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ZIH to ECA: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → East Tawas (Iosco County Airport)
2,122 mi
3,415 km · 1,844 nm
4h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,122 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- ECA — Iosco County Airport · East Tawas, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near ECA
- OSC · Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport10 mi away
- APN · Alpena County Regional Airport53 mi away
- GDW · Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport57 mi away
- HTL · Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from ECA?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to East Tawas (ECA) is 2,122 miles (3,415 km, 1,844 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to ECA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 38m 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 East Tawas?
East Tawas is 2 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to ECA?
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