WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
18,238 km
11,332 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
18,238 km
11,332 mi / 9,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

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WLG ZAG
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code WLG ZAG
ICAO Code NZWN LDZA
City Wellington Zagreb
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 41 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 45.740000, 16.070000

Wellington (WLG) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 18,238 kilometers (11,332 miles / 9,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 New Zealand with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Wellington, it's 08:05 in Zagreb. With a 12-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 Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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