CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,205 km
9,448 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,205 km
9,448 mi / 8,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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CAI ZGU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code CAI ZGU
ICAO Code HECA NVSQ
City Cairo Gaua Island
Country Egypt Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Cairo (CAI) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 15,205 kilometers (9,448 miles / 8,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Egypt 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 10:37 in Cairo, it's 19:37 in Gaua Island. With a 9-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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