BLB
Panama City
Panama
9,735 km
6,049 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,735 km
6,049 mi / 5,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
44°
northeast

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BLB ZAG
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code BLB ZAG
ICAO Code MPPA LDZA
City Panama City Zagreb
Country Panama Croatia
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 52 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 45.740000, 16.070000

Panama City (BLB) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,735 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Panama 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 07:30 in Panama City, it's 13:30 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.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 280° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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