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ZIH to GUF: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Gulf Shores (Jack Edwards Airport)
1,233 mi
1,985 km · 1,072 nm
3h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,233 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- GUF — Jack Edwards Airport · Gulf Shores, 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 GUF
- NPA · Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field21 mi away
- PNS · Pensacola Regional Airport32 mi away
- BFM · Mobile Downtown Airport33 mi away
- MOB · Mobile Regional Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from GUF?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Gulf Shores (GUF) is 1,233 miles (1,985 km, 1,072 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to GUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 9m 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 Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to GUF?
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