VIE
Vienna
Austria
10,479 km
6,512 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
10,479 km
6,512 mi / 5,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
302°
west northwest

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VIE ZIH
Airport Name Vienna International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code VIE ZIH
ICAO Code LOWW MMZH
City Vienna Ixtapa
Country Austria Mexico
Timezone Europe/Vienna America/Mexico_City
Elevation 600 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 48.110000, 16.570000 17.600000, -101.460000

Vienna (VIE) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 10,479 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Austria 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 01:45 in Vienna, it's 18:45 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 Vienna (VIE) follows a heading of 36° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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