LGW
London
United Kingdom
15,765 km
9,796 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,765 km
9,796 mi / 8,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
19°
north northeast

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LGW ZGU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code LGW ZGU
ICAO Code EGKK NVSQ
City London Gaua Island
Country United Kingdom Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Efate
Elevation 202 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -14.220000, 167.590000

London (LGW) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 15,765 kilometers (9,796 miles / 8,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 United Kingdom 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 11:12 in London, it's 22:12 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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 348° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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