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ZIH to AUH: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
9,116 mi
14,672 km · 7,922 nm
18h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,116 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from AUH?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 9,116 miles (14,672 km, 7,922 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 21m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to AUH?
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