Direct (nonstop) flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City

2 airlines fly nonstop from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International (ZIH) to Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). It's 218 miles (351 km), about 1h 6m in the air. Operated by VivaAerobus, Mexicana de Aviación.

ZIH
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International
🇲🇽 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico
NLU
Felipe Angeles International Airport
🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
Flight Time
1h 6m
Distance
218 mi
351 km
CO₂/pax
40 kg
−38 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
VivaAerobus +1
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by VivaAerobus VivaAerobus Mexicana de Aviación Mexicana de Aviación

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

VivaAerobus VB VivaAerobus
Route
ZIH → NLU
Flight Time
1h 6m
Distance
218 mi
Mexicana de Aviación XN Mexicana de Aviación
Route
ZIH → NLU
Flight Time
1h 6m
Distance
218 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City with one stop · direct emits 40 kg CO₂ per passenger

ZIH MLM (Morelia) NLU
Leg 1: 50m (156 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (130 mi) Total: ~2h 🍃 78 kg CO₂ (+95% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ZIH → MLM
50m · 156 mi
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Leg 2
MLM → NLU
1h 10m · 130 mi
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ZIH GDL (Guadalajara) NLU
Leg 1: 1h 3m (234 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (283 mi) Total: ~2h 18m 🍃 120 kg CO₂ (+200% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ZIH → GDL
1h 3m · 234 mi
View ZIH to GDL flights →
Leg 2
GDL → NLU
1h 15m · 283 mi
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ZIH IAH (Houston) NLU
Leg 1: 2h 33m (935 mi) Leg 2: 2h 20m (741 mi) Total: ~4h 53m 🍃 320 kg CO₂ (+700% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ZIH → IAH
2h 33m · 935 mi
View ZIH to IAH flights →
Leg 2
IAH → NLU
2h 20m · 741 mi
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ZIH TIJ (Tijuana) NLU
Leg 1: 3h 21m (1,411 mi) Leg 2: 3h 15m (1,417 mi) Total: ~6h 36m 🍃 503 kg CO₂ (+1158% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ZIH → TIJ
3h 21m · 1,411 mi
View ZIH to TIJ flights →
Leg 2
TIJ → NLU
3h 15m · 1,417 mi
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ZIH ORD (Chicago) NLU
Leg 1: 4h 25m (1,860 mi) Leg 2: 4h 10m (1,663 mi) Total: ~8h 35m 🍃 620 kg CO₂ (+1450% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ZIH → ORD
4h 25m · 1,860 mi
View ZIH to ORD flights →
Leg 2
ORD → NLU
4h 10m · 1,663 mi
View ORD to NLU flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City?

A nonstop flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Mexico City (NLU) takes approximately 1 hours and 6 minutes. The distance is 218 miles (351 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City?

2 airlines: VivaAerobus, Mexicana de Aviación.

Is there a nonstop flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City?

Yes. 2 airlines: VivaAerobus, Mexicana de Aviación.

How far is Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo from Mexico City?

The flight distance from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City is 218 miles (351 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City?

At 1h 6m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City?

Roughly 40 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 200 km.

Is the return flight from Mexico City to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo to Mexico City?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.