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ZIH to YLW: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport)
2,447 mi
3,938 km · 2,126 nm
5h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,447 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 16m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- YLW — Kelowna International Airport · Kelowna, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZIH
Near YLW
- YVE · Vernon Airport20 mi away
- YYF · Penticton Airport36 mi away
- YSN · Shuswap Regional Airport51 mi away
- YKA · Kamloops Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZIH from YLW?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2,447 miles (3,938 km, 2,126 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to YLW?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 16m 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 Kelowna?
Kelowna is 1 hour behind Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to YLW?
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