ELS
East London
South Africa
8,840 km
5,493 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,840 km
5,493 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

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ELS ZAG
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code ELS ZAG
ICAO Code FAEL LDZA
City East London Zagreb
Country South Africa Croatia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 435 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 45.740000, 16.070000

East London (ELS) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,840 kilometers (5,493 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 12:58 in East London, it's 11:58 in Zagreb.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 170° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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