ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,369 km
11,414 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
18,369 km
11,414 mi / 9,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
126°
southeast

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ACC ZGU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code ACC ZGU
ICAO Code DGAA NVSQ
City Accra Gaua Island
Country Ghana Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Efate
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Accra (ACC) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 18,369 kilometers (11,414 miles / 9,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Accra, it's 02:42 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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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