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ZIH to MRR: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Macara (Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport)
2,112 mi
3,399 km · 1,835 nm
4h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,112 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 36m 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
- MRR — Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport · Macara, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from MRR?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Macara (MRR) is 2,112 miles (3,399 km, 1,835 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to MRR?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 36m 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 Macara?
Macara is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to MRR?
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