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ZIH to DWC: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
9,105 mi
14,654 km · 7,912 nm
18h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,105 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 19m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from DWC?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Dubai (DWC) is 9,105 miles (14,654 km, 7,912 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 19m 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to DWC?
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