MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
6,260 km
3,890 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
6,260 km
3,890 mi / 3,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
347°
north northwest

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MMQ ZAG
Airport Name Mbala Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code MMQ ZAG
ICAO Code FLBA LDZA
City Mbala Zagreb
Country Zambia Croatia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,454 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 45.740000, 16.070000

Mbala (MMQ) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 6,260 kilometers (3,890 miles / 3,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Zambia 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 01:11 in Mbala, it's 00:11 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,101 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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