Velika Gorica to Pendik, Istanbul
1h 54m The flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) covers 1,197 km (744 miles) and takes approximately 1h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 112°, passing near 43.5° N, 23.0° 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 | 2h 11m | 2h 36m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 32m | 1h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 20m | 1h 45m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 24m | 1h 50m |
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 | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| City | Velika Gorica | Pendik, Istanbul |
| Country | Croatia | Turkey |
| ICAO | LDZA | LTFJ |
| Coordinates | 45.7429, 16.0688 | 40.8986, 29.3092 |
| Elevation | 353 ft | 312 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Velika Gorica to Pendik, Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h 54m. The great-circle distance is 1,197 km (744 miles, 646 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 112°.
How far is Velika Gorica from Pendik, Istanbul?
1,197 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 744 miles or 646 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 SAW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,197 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.