NEW
New Orleans
United States
8,783 km
5,458 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,783 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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NEW ZAG
Airport Name Lakefront Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code NEW ZAG
ICAO Code KNEW LDZA
City New Orleans Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 7 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -90.030000 45.740000, 16.070000

New Orleans (NEW) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,783 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 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 07:16 in New Orleans, it's 14:16 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 New Orleans (NEW) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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