GLS
Galveston
United States
9,160 km
5,692 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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GLS ZAG
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code GLS ZAG
ICAO Code KGLS LDZA
City Galveston Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 6 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 45.740000, 16.070000

Galveston (GLS) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 15:54 in Galveston, it's 22:54 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 Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 305° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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