OLU
Columbus
United States
8,291 km
5,152 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,291 km
5,152 mi / 4,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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OLU ZAG
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code OLU ZAG
ICAO Code KOLU LDZA
City Columbus Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 1,447 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 41.450000, -97.340000 45.740000, 16.070000

Columbus (OLU) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,291 kilometers (5,152 miles / 4,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 01:36 in Columbus, it's 08:36 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,094 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Columbus (OLU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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