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ZIH to MSE: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Manston (Kent International Airport)
5,805 mi
9,343 km · 5,045 nm
11h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,805 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from MSE?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Manston (MSE) is 5,805 miles (9,343 km, 5,045 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to MSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 51m 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 Manston?
Manston is 7 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to MSE?
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