HAM
Hamburg
Germany
15,214 km
9,454 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,214 km
9,454 mi / 8,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
33°
north northeast

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HAM ZGU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code HAM ZGU
ICAO Code EDDH NVSQ
City Hamburg Gaua Island
Country Germany Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Efate
Elevation 53 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Hamburg (HAM) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 15,214 kilometers (9,454 miles / 8,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Germany with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Hamburg, it's 19:45 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 341° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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