Distance From Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, ZIH - SYD Distance

The distance from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7868 miles or 12663 kilometers or 6833 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ixtapa ( Mexico ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ixtapa and Sydney takes around 18 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport, Ixtapa, Mexico to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZIH - SYD

Kilometers		12663 km
Statute Miles		7868 miles
Nautical Miles		6833 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 5 minutes

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - ZIH to SYD Flight Path

Location of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ixtapa to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ixtapa, Mexico and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZIH - SYD

Time difference between Ixtapa (Mexico) and Sydney (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Sydney time is 17 Hours ahead of Ixtapa.

Location	Local Time
Ixtapa (Mexico)	2026-10-27, 06:47:45 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-10-27, 23:47:45 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH / MMZH) Ixtapa, Mexico

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia