PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,466 km
5,882 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,466 km
5,882 mi / 5,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PLU ZAG
Airport Name Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code PLU ZAG
ICAO Code SBBH LDZA
City Belo Horizonte Zagreb
Country Brazil Croatia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 2,589 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -19.850000, -43.950000 45.740000, 16.070000

Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,466 kilometers (5,882 miles / 5,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Brazil with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Belo Horizonte, it's 16:56 in Zagreb. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,236 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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