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ZIH to VAF: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Valence (Valence-Chabeuil Airport)
6,129 mi
9,863 km · 5,326 nm
12h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,129 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- VAF — Valence-Chabeuil Airport · Valence, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near VAF
- GNB · Grenoble-Isère Airport35 mi away
- OBS · Aubenas-Ardèche Méridional Airport39 mi away
- EBU · Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport54 mi away
- XOG · Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from VAF?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Valence (VAF) is 6,129 miles (9,863 km, 5,326 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to VAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 29m 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 Valence?
Valence is 8 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to VAF?
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