# Distance from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Gaua Island (ZGU)

> 14,838 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,838 km / 9,220 mi / 8,012 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 79° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Israel) → Vanuatu
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 07:58 in Tel Aviv, it's 15:58 in Gaua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 135 ft (ZGU is lower than TLV)

## Airports

### [Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tlv-tel-aviv-ben-gurion-international-airport/1ef266df-53ca-63dc-b12f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tel Aviv, Israel
- ICAO: LLBG
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Coordinates: 32.010000, 34.890000
- Elevation: 135 ft

### [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gaua Island, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSQ
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -14.220000, 167.590000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:58 in Tel Aviv, it's 15:58 in Gaua Island.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tlv-tel-aviv-ben-gurion-international-airport/1ef266df-53ca-63dc-b12f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)