TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
13,391 km
8,321 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
13,391 km
8,321 mi / 7,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

TPE ZIH
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code TPE ZIH
ICAO Code RCTP MMZH
City Taipei Ixtapa
Country Taiwan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Mexico_City
Elevation 106 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 17.600000, -101.460000

Taipei (TPE) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 13,391 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Taiwan 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 07:17 in Taipei, it's 17:17 in Ixtapa. With a 14-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 Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 315° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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