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ZIH to MCW: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Mason City (Mason City Municipal Airport)
1,829 mi
2,943 km · 1,589 nm
4h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,829 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 3m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City, 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 MCW
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport60 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport63 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from MCW?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Mason City (MCW) is 1,829 miles (2,943 km, 1,589 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to MCW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 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 Mason City?
Mason City is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to MCW?
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