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ZIH to GYY: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
1,856 mi
2,986 km · 1,613 nm
4h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,856 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 6m 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
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from GYY?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Gary (GYY) is 1,856 miles (2,986 km, 1,613 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 6m 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 Gary?
Gary is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to GYY?
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