NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,214 km
6,968 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
11,214 km
6,968 mi / 6,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT ZIH
Airport Name Narita International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code NRT ZIH
ICAO Code RJAA MMZH
City Tokyo Ixtapa
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 141 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 17.600000, -101.460000

Tokyo (NRT) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 11,214 kilometers (6,968 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Japan with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Tokyo, it's 10:33 in Ixtapa. With a 15-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 Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 313° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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