ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
10,203 km
6,340 miles
ZCL
Zacatecas
Mexico
Distance
10,203 km
6,340 mi / 5,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ZAG ZCL
Airport Name Zagreb Airport General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA Code ZAG ZCL
ICAO Code LDZA MMZC
City Zagreb Zacatecas
Country Croatia Mexico
Timezone Europe/Zagreb America/Mexico_City
Elevation 353 ft 7,141 ft
Coordinates 45.740000, 16.070000 22.900000, -102.690000

Zagreb (ZAG) to Zacatecas (ZCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 10,203 kilometers (6,340 miles / 5,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Zagreb, it's 18:06 in Zacatecas. With a 8-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 6,788 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits higher than Zagreb Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Zagreb (ZAG) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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