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ZIH to LUG: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Lugano (Lugano Airport)
6,270 mi
10,090 km · 5,448 nm
12h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,270 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 46m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- LUG — Lugano Airport · Lugano, Switzerland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near LUG
- ZJI · Locarno Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport27 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport42 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from LUG?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Lugano (LUG) is 6,270 miles (10,090 km, 5,448 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to LUG?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 46m 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 Lugano?
Lugano is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to LUG?
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