LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,479 km
1,540 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
2,479 km
1,540 mi / 1,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX ZIH
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code LAX ZIH
ICAO Code KLAX MMZH
City Los Angeles Ixtapa
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 128 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 17.600000, -101.460000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 2,479 kilometers (1,540 miles / 1,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 03:50 in Los Angeles, it's 05:50 in Ixtapa.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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