BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
10,302 km
6,401 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
10,302 km
6,401 mi / 5,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
317°
northwest

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BKI ZAG
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code BKI ZAG
ICAO Code WBKK LDZA
City Kota Kinabalu Zagreb
Country Malaysia Croatia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 10 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 45.740000, 16.070000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 10,302 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 21:18 in Zagreb. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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