GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,555 km
5,937 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,555 km
5,937 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
33°
north northeast

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GCN ZAG
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code GCN ZAG
ICAO Code KGCN LDZA
City Grand Canyon Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 6,609 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 45.740000, 16.070000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,555 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 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 16:23 in Grand Canyon, it's 00:23 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 6,256 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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