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ZIH to BWO: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
7,292 mi
11,735 km · 6,337 nm
14h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,292 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 46m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from BWO?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Balakovo (BWO) is 7,292 miles (11,735 km, 6,337 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 46m 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 9 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to BWO?
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