PLP
La Palma
Panama
9,663 km
6,004 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,663 km
6,004 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
44°
northeast

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PLP ZAG
Airport Name Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code PLP ZAG
ICAO Code MPLP LDZA
City La Palma Zagreb
Country Panama Croatia
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 30 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 8.410000, -78.140000 45.740000, 16.070000

La Palma (PLP) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,663 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Panama 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 07:40 in La Palma, it's 13:40 in Zagreb. With a 6-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 La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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