ALG
Algiers
Algeria
17,074 km
10,609 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
17,074 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
36°
northeast

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ALG ZGU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code ALG ZGU
ICAO Code DAAG NVSQ
City Algiers Gaua Island
Country Algeria Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Efate
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Algiers (ALG) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Algeria 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 04:46 in Algiers, it's 14:46 in Gaua Island. With a 10-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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