AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
10,134 km
6,297 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
10,134 km
6,297 mi / 5,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guatemala
Heading
42°
northeast

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AAZ ZAG
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code AAZ ZAG
ICAO Code MGQZ LDZA
City Quezaltenango Zagreb
Country Guatemala Croatia
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 7,779 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 45.740000, 16.070000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 10,134 kilometers (6,297 miles / 5,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Guatemala 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 08:11 in Quezaltenango, it's 15:11 in Zagreb. With a 7-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 7,426 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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