BFK
Aurora
United States
8,839 km
5,492 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,839 km
5,492 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

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BFK ZAG
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code BFK ZAG
ICAO Code KBKF LDZA
City Aurora Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,663 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 45.740000, 16.070000

Aurora (BFK) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,839 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Aurora, it's 21:09 in Zagreb. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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