Velika Gorica to Budapest
48m The flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) covers 308 km (191 miles) and takes approximately 48m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 51°, passing near 46.6° N, 17.6° 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 | 34m | 59m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 24m | 49m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 21m | 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 22m | 47m |
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 | BUD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport |
| City | Velika Gorica | Budapest |
| Country | Croatia | Hungary |
| ICAO | LDZA | LHBP |
| Coordinates | 45.7429, 16.0688 | 47.4302, 19.2624 |
| Elevation | 353 ft | 495 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Velika Gorica to Budapest?
A non-stop flight from Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 48m. The great-circle distance is 308 km (191 miles, 166 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 51°.
How far is Velika Gorica from Budapest?
308 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 191 miles or 166 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 BUD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 308 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.
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.