DTW
Detroit
United States
3,230 km
2,007 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
3,230 km
2,007 mi / 1,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW ZIH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code DTW ZIH
ICAO Code KDTW MMZH
City Detroit Ixtapa
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mexico_City
Elevation 645 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 17.600000, -101.460000

Detroit (DTW) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 3,230 kilometers (2,007 miles / 1,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 09:59 in Detroit, it's 08:59 in Ixtapa.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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