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ZIH to NHT: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Northolt (RAF Northolt)
5,729 mi
9,220 km · 4,978 nm
11h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,729 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 42m 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from NHT?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Northolt (NHT) is 5,729 miles (9,220 km, 4,978 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to NHT?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 42m 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 Northolt?
Northolt is 7 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to NHT?
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