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ZIH to ETZ: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Metz (Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport)
6,069 mi
9,766 km · 5,273 nm
12h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,069 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- ETZ — Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport · Metz, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near ETZ
- MZM · Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base8 mi away
- ENC · Nancy-Essey Airport20 mi away
- SCN · Saarbrücken Airport42 mi away
- LUX · Luxembourg-Findel International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from ETZ?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Metz (ETZ) is 6,069 miles (9,766 km, 5,273 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to ETZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 22m 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 Metz?
Metz is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to ETZ?
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