NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
8,062 km
5,010 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,062 km
5,010 mi / 4,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

NLP ZAG
Airport Name Nelspruit Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code NLP ZAG
ICAO Code FANS LDZA
City Nelspruit Zagreb
Country South Africa Croatia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 2,875 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -25.500000, 30.910000 45.740000, 16.070000

Nelspruit (NLP) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,062 kilometers (5,010 miles / 4,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 04:53 in Nelspruit, it's 03:53 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,522 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Nelspruit Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Nelspruit (NLP) follows a heading of 166° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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