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ZIH to BBU: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Bucharest (Băneasa International Airport)
7,026 mi
11,307 km · 6,105 nm
14h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,026 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 15m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- BBU — Băneasa International Airport · Bucharest, Romania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near BBU
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport5 mi away
- GOZ · Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport95 mi away
- CRA · Craiova Airport110 mi away
- CND · Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport118 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from BBU?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Bucharest (BBU) is 7,026 miles (11,307 km, 6,105 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to BBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 15m 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 Bucharest?
Bucharest is 9 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to BBU?
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