IAH
Houston
United States
1,510 km
938 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
1,510 km
938 mi / 815 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IAH ZIH
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code IAH ZIH
ICAO Code KIAH MMZH
City Houston Ixtapa
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Mexico_City
Elevation 96 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 17.600000, -101.460000

Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 1,510 kilometers (938 miles / 815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 13:44 in Houston, it's 13:44 in Ixtapa.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 23° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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