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ZIH to DEC: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Decatur (Decatur Airport)
1,711 mi
2,754 km · 1,487 nm
3h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,711 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 49m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from DEC?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Decatur (DEC) is 1,711 miles (2,754 km, 1,487 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to DEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 49m 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 Decatur?
Decatur is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to DEC?
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