RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
9,697 km
6,026 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,697 km
6,026 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Managua
Heading
43°
northeast

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RFS ZAG
Airport Name Rosita Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code RFS ZAG
ICAO Code MNRT LDZA
City La Rosita Zagreb
Country Nicaragua Croatia
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 193 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 45.740000, 16.070000

La Rosita (RFS) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,697 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Nicaragua 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 05:53 in La Rosita, it's 12:53 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 La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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