MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
325 km
202 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
325 km
202 mi / 175 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX ZIH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code MEX ZIH
ICAO Code MMMX MMZH
City Mexico City Ixtapa
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7,316 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 17.600000, -101.460000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 325 kilometers (202 miles / 175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:06 in Mexico City, it's 15:06 in Ixtapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,290 feet between the two airports. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 51° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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