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ZIH to VRL: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Vila Real (Vila Real Airport)
5,611 mi
9,031 km · 4,876 nm
11h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,611 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 28m 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
- VRL — Vila Real Airport · Vila Real, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near VRL
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- BGC · Bragança Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from VRL?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Vila Real (VRL) is 5,611 miles (9,031 km, 4,876 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to VRL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 28m 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 Vila Real?
Vila Real is 7 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to VRL?
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