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ZIH to ILM: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport)
1,854 mi
2,984 km · 1,611 nm
4h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,854 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 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, 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 ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from ILM?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Wilmington (ILM) is 1,854 miles (2,984 km, 1,611 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to ILM?
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 Wilmington?
Wilmington is 2 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to ILM?
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