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ZIH to APN: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport)
2,161 mi
3,478 km · 1,878 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,161 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- APN — Alpena County Regional Airport · Alpena, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near APN
- OSC · Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport44 mi away
- ECA · Iosco County Airport53 mi away
- GLR · Gaylord Regional Airport56 mi away
- DRE · Drummond Island Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from APN?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Alpena (APN) is 2,161 miles (3,478 km, 1,878 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to APN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Zihuatanejo and Alpena?
Alpena is 2 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to APN?
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