PHX
Phoenix
United States
2,051 km
1,274 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
2,051 km
1,274 mi / 1,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PHX ZIH
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code PHX ZIH
ICAO Code KPHX MMZH
City Phoenix Ixtapa
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,135 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 17.600000, -101.460000

Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 2,051 kilometers (1,274 miles / 1,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 11:17 in Phoenix, it's 12:17 in Ixtapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,109 feet between the two airports. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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