Velika Gorica to Warsaw
1h 25m The flight from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) covers 798 km (496 miles) and takes approximately 1h 25m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 25°, passing near 49.0° N, 18.4° 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 | 1h 27m | 1h 52m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 01m | 1h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 53m | 1h 18m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 56m | 1h 22m |
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 | WAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
| City | Velika Gorica | Warsaw |
| Country | Croatia | Poland |
| ICAO | LDZA | EPWA |
| Coordinates | 45.7429, 16.0688 | 52.1657, 20.9671 |
| Elevation | 353 ft | 362 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Velika Gorica to Warsaw?
A non-stop flight from Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Warsaw (WAW) takes about 1h 25m. The great-circle distance is 798 km (496 miles, 431 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 25°.
How far is Velika Gorica from Warsaw?
798 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 496 miles or 431 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 WAW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 798 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.