AUS
Austin
United States
11,243 km
6,986 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
11,243 km
6,986 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
260°
west

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AUS ZGU
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code AUS ZGU
ICAO Code KAUS NVSQ
City Austin Gaua Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Efate
Elevation 542 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Austin (AUS) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 11,243 kilometers (6,986 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:04 in Austin, it's 16:04 in Gaua Island. With a 17-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 Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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