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ZIH to PLP: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → La Palma (Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport)
1,691 mi
2,722 km · 1,470 nm
3h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,691 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 47m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- PLP — Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport · La Palma, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near PLP
- PUE · Puerto Obaldia Airport53 mi away
- CPB · Capurganá Airport56 mi away
- ACD · Alcides Fernández Airport58 mi away
- JQE · Jaqué Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from PLP?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to La Palma (PLP) is 1,691 miles (2,722 km, 1,470 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to PLP?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 47m 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 La Palma?
La Palma is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to PLP?
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