MXP
Milan
Italy
10,096 km
6,273 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
10,096 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MXP ZIH
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code MXP ZIH
ICAO Code LIMC MMZH
City Milan Ixtapa
Country Italy Mexico
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Mexico_City
Elevation 768 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 17.600000, -101.460000

Milan (MXP) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 10,096 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Milan, it's 17:23 in Ixtapa. With a 7-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 Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 41° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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