MER
Atwater
United States
9,806 km
6,093 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,806 km
6,093 mi / 5,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MER ZAG
Airport Name Castle Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code MER ZAG
ICAO Code KMER LDZA
City Atwater Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 190 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 37.400000, -120.600000 45.740000, 16.070000

Atwater (MER) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,806 kilometers (6,093 miles / 5,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 03:30 in Atwater, it's 12:30 in Zagreb. With a 9-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 Atwater (MER) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Castle Airport (MER) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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