Velika Gorica to Beijing
9h 54m The flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 7,637 km (4,745 miles) and takes approximately 9h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 54°, passing near 55.4° N, 69.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 53m | 14h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 47m | 10h 13m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 29m | 8h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 59m | 9h 24m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ZAG | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Velika Gorica | Beijing |
| Country | Croatia | China |
| ICAO | LDZA | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 45.7429, 16.0688 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 353 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Velika Gorica to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 9h 54m. The great-circle distance is 7,637 km (4,745 miles, 4,124 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 54°.
How far is Velika Gorica from Beijing?
7,637 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,745 miles or 4,124 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ZAG and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,637 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 54m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Velika Gorica
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.