RFG
Refugio
United States
9,396 km
5,839 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,396 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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RFG ZAG
Airport Name Rooke Field Zagreb Airport
IATA Code RFG ZAG
ICAO Code KRFG LDZA
City Refugio Zagreb
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 54 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 28.300000, -97.300000 45.740000, 16.070000

Refugio (RFG) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,396 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 05:43 in Refugio, it's 12:43 in Zagreb. With a 7-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 Refugio (RFG) follows a heading of 306° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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