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ZAG to VNY: distance & flight time
Zagreb (Zagreb Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
6,227 mi
10,022 km · 5,411 nm
12h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,227 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 41m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAG — Zagreb Airport · Zagreb, Croatia
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZAG
- MBX · Maribor Airport54 mi away
- RJK · Rijeka Airport81 mi away
- BNX · Banja Luka International Airport81 mi away
- SOB · Sármellék International Airport83 mi away
Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZAG from VNY?
The flight distance from Zagreb (ZAG) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 6,227 miles (10,022 km, 5,411 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAG to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZAG to VNY?
Nonstop service on ZAG–VNY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zagreb and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 8 hours behind Zagreb.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAG to VNY?
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Why are some ZAG to VNY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAG–VNY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.