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ZIH to BRN: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Bern (Bern Belp Airport)
6,182 mi
9,948 km · 5,372 nm
12h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,182 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- BRN — Bern Belp Airport · Bern, Switzerland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near BRN
- ZHI · Grenchen Airport19 mi away
- ZIN · Interlaken Air Base24 mi away
- QNC · Neuchatel Airport30 mi away
- EML · Emmen Air Base40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from BRN?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Bern (BRN) is 6,182 miles (9,948 km, 5,372 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to BRN?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 35m 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 Bern?
Bern is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to BRN?
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