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ZIH to IGU: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
4,345 mi
6,992 km · 3,775 nm
8h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,345 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 59m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from IGU?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 4,345 miles (6,992 km, 3,775 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 59m 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 Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 3 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to IGU?
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