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ZIH to KIH: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Kish Island (Kish International Airport)
8,971 mi
14,437 km · 7,796 nm
18h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,971 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 3m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- KIH — Kish International Airport · Kish Island, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near KIH
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport43 mi away
- BDH · Bandar Lengeh Airport52 mi away
- SXI · Sirri Island Airport55 mi away
- LFM · Lamerd Airport76 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from KIH?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Kish Island (KIH) is 8,971 miles (14,437 km, 7,796 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to KIH?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 3m 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 Kish Island?
Kish Island is 9.5 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to KIH?
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