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ZIH to BEX: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
5,700 mi
9,173 km · 4,953 nm
11h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,700 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from BEX?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Benson (BEX) is 5,700 miles (9,173 km, 4,953 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 39m 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 Benson?
Benson is 7 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to BEX?
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