DCA
Washington
United States
3,341 km
2,076 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
3,341 km
2,076 mi / 1,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA ZIH
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code DCA ZIH
ICAO Code KDCA MMZH
City Washington Ixtapa
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mexico_City
Elevation 14 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 17.600000, -101.460000

Washington (DCA) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 3,341 kilometers (2,076 miles / 1,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Washington, it's 13:06 in Ixtapa.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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