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LUX to ZIH: distance & flight time
Luxemburg (Luxembourg-Findel International Airport) → Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport)
6,048 mi
9,734 km · 5,256 nm
12h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,048 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 20m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LUX — Luxembourg-Findel International Airport · Luxemburg, Luxembourg
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LUX
- BBJ · Bitburg Airport27 mi away
- SPM · Spangdahlem Air Base33 mi away
- MZM · Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base38 mi away
- ETZ · Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport44 mi away
Near ZIH
Frequently asked questions
How far is LUX from ZIH?
The flight distance from Luxemburg (LUX) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH) is 6,048 miles (9,734 km, 5,256 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LUX to ZIH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LUX to ZIH?
Nonstop service on LUX–ZIH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 20m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luxemburg and Zihuatanejo?
Zihuatanejo is 7 hours behind Luxemburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LUX to ZIH?
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Why are some LUX to ZIH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LUX–ZIH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.