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ZIH to SNC: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Salinas (General Ulpiano Paez Airport)
1,954 mi
3,144 km · 1,698 nm
4h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,954 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 18m 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
- SNC — General Ulpiano Paez Airport · Salinas, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near SNC
- GYE · José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport76 mi away
- PVO · Reales Tamarindos Airport88 mi away
- MEC · Eloy Alfaro International Airport90 mi away
- MCH · General Manuel Serrano Airport102 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from SNC?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Salinas (SNC) is 1,954 miles (3,144 km, 1,698 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to SNC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 18m 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 Salinas?
Salinas is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to SNC?
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