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ZIH to BZI: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
7,313 mi
11,770 km · 6,355 nm
14h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,313 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 48m 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
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near BZI
- BDM · Bandırma Airport48 mi away
- EDO · Balıkesir Körfez Airport49 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport71 mi away
- MJT · Mytilene International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from BZI?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Balikesir (BZI) is 7,313 miles (11,770 km, 6,355 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 48m 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 Balikesir?
Balikesir is 9 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to BZI?
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