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ZIH to ESH: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
5,751 mi
9,255 km · 4,997 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,751 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from ESH?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 5,751 miles (9,255 km, 4,997 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 7 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to ESH?
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