EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,884 km
5,520 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
8,884 km
5,520 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
287°
west northwest

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EDI ZIH
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code EDI ZIH
ICAO Code EGPH MMZH
City Edinburgh Ixtapa
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 17.600000, -101.460000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 8,884 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Edinburgh, it's 14:08 in Ixtapa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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