HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,773 km
6,073 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
9,773 km
6,073 mi / 5,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
297°
west northwest

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HAM ZIH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code HAM ZIH
ICAO Code EDDH MMZH
City Hamburg Ixtapa
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 53 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 17.600000, -101.460000

Hamburg (HAM) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 9,773 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany 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 20:23 in Hamburg, it's 13:23 in Ixtapa. With a 7-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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 34° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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