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ZIH to EAU: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport)
1,970 mi
3,171 km · 1,712 nm
4h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,970 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 20m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- EAU — Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · Eau Claire, 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 EAU?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Eau Claire (EAU) is 1,970 miles (3,171 km, 1,712 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to EAU?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 20m 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 Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to EAU?
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