MBW
Melbourne
Australia
15,781 km
9,806 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
15,781 km
9,806 mi / 8,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
298°
west northwest

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MBW ZAG
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code MBW ZAG
ICAO Code YMMB LDZA
City Melbourne Zagreb
Country Australia Croatia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 50 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 45.740000, 16.070000

Melbourne (MBW) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 15,781 kilometers (9,806 miles / 8,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Australia 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 23:29 in Melbourne, it's 13:29 in Zagreb. With a 10-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 Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 97° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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