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ZIH to FAO: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Faro (Faro Airport)
5,680 mi
9,141 km · 4,936 nm
11h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,680 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 36m 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
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near FAO
- PRM · Portimão Airport35 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase74 mi away
- ROZ · Rota Naval Station Airport93 mi away
- XRY · Jerez Airport107 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from FAO?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Faro (FAO) is 5,680 miles (9,141 km, 4,936 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to FAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 36m 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 Faro?
Faro is 7 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to FAO?
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