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ZIH to BRU: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
5,943 mi
9,564 km · 5,164 nm
12h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,943 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 7m 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
- BRU — Brussels Airport · Brussels, Belgium
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near BRU
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)20 mi away
- OBL · Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield28 mi away
- CRL · Brussels South Charleroi Airport31 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from BRU?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Brussels (BRU) is 5,943 miles (9,564 km, 5,164 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to BRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 7m 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 Brussels?
Brussels is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to BRU?
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