# Distance from Matanzas (VRO) to Zagreb (ZAG)

> 8,732 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,732 km / 5,426 mi / 4,715 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Cuba) → Croatia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 22:28 in Matanzas, it's 04:28 in Zagreb)
- **Elevation difference**: 337 ft (ZAG is higher than VRO)

## Airports

### [Kawama Airport (VRO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vro-matanzas-kawama-airport/1ef266df-6af0-69bc-80f1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matanzas, Cuba
- ICAO: MUKW
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Coordinates: 23.120000, -81.300000
- Elevation: 16 ft

### [Zagreb Airport (ZAG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zag-zagreb-zagreb-airport/1ef266df-43f4-691c-9d2a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zagreb, Croatia
- ICAO: LDZA
- Timezone: Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates: 45.740000, 16.070000
- Elevation: 353 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:28 in Matanzas, it's 04:28 in Zagreb.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kawama Airport (VRO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vro-matanzas-kawama-airport/1ef266df-6af0-69bc-80f1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zagreb Airport (ZAG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zag-zagreb-zagreb-airport/1ef266df-43f4-691c-9d2a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)