SQJ
Sanming
China
8,781 km
5,456 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
8,781 km
5,456 mi / 4,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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SQJ ZAG
Airport Name Sanming Shaxian Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code SQJ ZAG
ICAO Code ZSSM LDZA
City Sanming Zagreb
Country China Croatia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 820 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 26.430000, 117.840000 45.740000, 16.070000

Sanming (SQJ) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 8,781 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in Sanming, it's 15:40 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 Sanming (SQJ) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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