Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: ZIH
ICAO code: MMZH
City: Ixtapa
Region / province: Guerrero
Country / territory: Mexico
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 17.6018° N, 101.4606° W
Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)
Time zone: America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
Runways: 1
Longest runway: 2,506 m (8,222 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
09/27	2,506 m8,222 ft	60 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
15,060 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
14,775 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,597 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	ZIHUATANEJO APP	121.000 MHz
Tower TWR	ZIHUATANEJO TWR	118.300 MHz

Air freight to and from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ixtapa through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in Mexico

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport	ACA	Acapulco	204 km
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport	UPN	Uruapan	209 km
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport	MLM	Morelia	254 km
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	TLC	Toluca	278 km
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport	CLQ	Colima	291 km
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport	MEX	Mexico City	324 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

The IATA code of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is ZIH and its ICAO code is MMZH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport located?

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is in Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico, at coordinates 17.6018° N, 101.4606° W and an elevation of 8 m (26 ft).

How far is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,597 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 14,775 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,060 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h.

How long is the runway at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

The longest runway at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 2,506 m (8,222 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.