HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,067 km
8,741 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,067 km
8,741 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
47°
northeast

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HEL ZGU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code HEL ZGU
ICAO Code EFHK NVSQ
City Helsinki Gaua Island
Country Finland Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Efate
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Helsinki (HEL) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 14,067 kilometers (8,741 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Finland 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 11:13 in Helsinki, it's 20:13 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 338° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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