Velika Gorica to Seoul
10h 55m The flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,445 km (5,248 miles) and takes approximately 10h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 50°, passing near 57.2° N, 76.5° 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 | 15h 21m | 15h 46m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 50m | 11h 15m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 23m | 9h 48m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 56m | 10h 21m |
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 | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Velika Gorica | Seoul |
| Country | Croatia | South Korea |
| ICAO | LDZA | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 45.7429, 16.0688 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 353 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Velika Gorica to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 10h 55m. The great-circle distance is 8,445 km (5,248 miles, 4,560 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 50°.
How far is Velika Gorica from Seoul?
8,445 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,248 miles or 4,560 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 ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,445 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 10h 55m 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.