LHR to ZAG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) is 1,368 km (850 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (ZAG to LHR).
How far is it from London to Velika Gorica?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) is 1,368 km (850 mi, 739 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LHR to ZAG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZAG is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to ZAG route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-ZAG in IATA codes and EGLL-LDZA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport is ZAG (LDZA).
| LHR | ZAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | LDZA |
| Country | United Kingdom | Croatia |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 353 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #356 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LDZA starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZAG sits 270 ft (82 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to ZAG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| OU | Croatia Airlines | CTN | Croatia | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Velika Gorica?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) are 1,368 km (850 mi, 739 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to ZAG?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and ZAG takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZAG from LHR?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to ZAG?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-ZAG route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Croatia Airlines.
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