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ZIH to XRH: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
7,889 mi
12,695 km · 6,855 nm
15h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,889 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 56m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from XRH?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Richmond (XRH) is 7,889 miles (12,695 km, 6,855 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 56m 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 Richmond?
Richmond is 16 hours ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to XRH?
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