CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,866 km
5,509 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,866 km
5,509 mi / 4,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

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CPT ZAG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code CPT ZAG
ICAO Code FACT LDZA
City Cape Town Zagreb
Country South Africa Croatia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 151 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.740000, 16.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,866 kilometers (5,509 miles / 4,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 South Africa with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:29 in Cape Town, it's 09:29 in Zagreb.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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