ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,653 km
11,591 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
18,653 km
11,591 mi / 10,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
138°
southeast

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ABJ ZGU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code ABJ ZGU
ICAO Code DIAP NVSQ
City Abidjan Gaua Island
Country Ivory Coast Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 18,653 kilometers (11,591 miles / 10,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Abidjan, it's 15:35 in Gaua Island. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gaua Island (ZGU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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