The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 17,964 kilometers (11,162 miles / 9,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 New Zealand 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 08:00 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 20:00 in Zagreb. With a 12-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 1,800 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 93° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.