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ZIH to MLA: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
6,858 mi
11,036 km · 5,959 nm
13h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,858 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 55m 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
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from MLA?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Malta (MLA) is 6,858 miles (11,036 km, 5,959 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 55m 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 Malta?
Malta is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to MLA?
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