The flight distance from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 United States 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 07:39 in Las Cruces, it's 15:39 in Zagreb. 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 4,104 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Las Cruces International Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Las Cruces (LRU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.