MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,440 km
2,138 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
3,440 km
2,138 mi / 1,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
47°
northeast

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MEL ZGU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code MEL ZGU
ICAO Code YMML NVSQ
City Melbourne Gaua Island
Country Australia Vanuatu
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Efate
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Melbourne (MEL) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 3,440 kilometers (2,138 miles / 1,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Melbourne, it's 11:34 in Gaua Island.

The return flight from Gaua Island (ZGU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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