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ZIH to CFB: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Cabo Frio (Cabo Frio Airport)
4,890 mi
7,870 km · 4,249 nm
10h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,890 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 3m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- CFB — Cabo Frio Airport · Cabo Frio, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near CFB
- BZC · Umberto Modiano Airport13 mi away
- MEA · Macaé Airport45 mi away
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport69 mi away
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from CFB?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Cabo Frio (CFB) is 4,890 miles (7,870 km, 4,249 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to CFB?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 3m 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 Cabo Frio?
Cabo Frio is 3 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to CFB?
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