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ZIH to CFR: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Caen (Caen-Carpiquet Airport)
5,783 mi
9,307 km · 5,025 nm
11h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,783 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 48m 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
- CFR — Caen-Carpiquet Airport · Caen, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near CFR
- DOL · Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport30 mi away
- LEH · Le Havre Octeville Airport35 mi away
- GFR · Granville Airport54 mi away
- CER · Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from CFR?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Caen (CFR) is 5,783 miles (9,307 km, 5,025 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to CFR?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 Caen?
Caen is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to CFR?
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