Velika Gorica to Dulles (ZAG–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,517 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between ZAG and IAD. Nearest airports to ZAG with scheduled service: Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX, 54 mi) · Rijeka Airport (RJK, 81 mi) · Banja Luka International Airport (BNX, 81 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 11h 30m ACAIBA AYBACM London (LHR) to Dulles flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 35m ACAIKL ACKLLX Amsterdam (AMS) to Dulles flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 40m ACAILH ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dulles flights
VIE Vienna 11h 45m AILOOS OS Vienna (VIE) to Dulles flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 3m ACAILX LXOSUA Zurich (ZRH) to Dulles flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 5m OUTP ACUA Barcelona (BCN) to Dulles flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 5m ACAFAI ACAFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dulles flights
BRU Zaventem 12h 10m ACOUSN ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Dulles flights
MUC Munich 12h 52m ACLHNH LHUA Munich (MUC) to Dulles flights
MAD Madrid 13h 25m IBLAOU AYBAEI Madrid (MAD) to Dulles flights
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Velika Gorica to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,517 mi 9h 35m nonstop -6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ZAG and IAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZAG to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,633
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZAG → IAD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
IAD → ZAG
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Dulles is 6 hours behind Velika Gorica.
ZAG: CEST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Velika Gorica, it's 12:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,517 mi / 7,268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

ZAG–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Velika Gorica to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance4,517 mi / 7,268 km
Flight time9h 35m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZAG
IATA / ICAOZAG / LDZA
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Passengers/yr4.3M
Elevation353 ft / 108 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZAG to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 9h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 4,517 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 6 hours behind Velika Gorica.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZAG to IAD

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ZAG to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZAG to IAD is about 9 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,517 miles (7,268 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.