BBU
Bucharest
Romania
798 km
496 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
798 km
496 mi / 431 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BBU ZAG
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code BBU ZAG
ICAO Code LRBS LDZA
City Bucharest Zagreb
Country Romania Croatia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 297 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 45.740000, 16.070000

Bucharest (BBU) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 798 kilometers (496 miles / 431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Romania with Croatia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:36 in Bucharest, it's 21:36 in Zagreb.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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