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ZIH to LIM: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Lima (Jorge Chávez International Airport)
2,636 mi
4,242 km · 2,291 nm
5h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,636 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 38m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- LIM — Jorge Chávez International Airport · Lima, Peru
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near LIM
- JAU · Francisco Carle Airport112 mi away
- PIO · Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from LIM?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Lima (LIM) is 2,636 miles (4,242 km, 2,291 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to LIM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 38m 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 Lima?
Lima is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to LIM?
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