UIO
Quito
Ecuador
3,205 km
1,992 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
3,205 km
1,992 mi / 1,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO ZIH
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code UIO ZIH
ICAO Code SEQM MMZH
City Quito Ixtapa
Country Ecuador Mexico
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Mexico_City
Elevation 9,200 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 17.600000, -101.460000

Quito (UIO) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 3,205 kilometers (1,992 miles / 1,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Quito, it's 11:07 in Ixtapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,174 feet between the two airports. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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