UIO
Quito
Ecuador
10,362 km
6,438 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
10,362 km
6,438 mi / 5,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO ZAG
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Zagreb Airport
IATA Code UIO ZAG
ICAO Code SEQM LDZA
City Quito Zagreb
Country Ecuador Croatia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 9,200 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 45.740000, 16.070000

Quito (UIO) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 10,362 kilometers (6,438 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Ecuador with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Quito, it's 09:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,847 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 273° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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