BCN
Barcelona
Spain
16,694 km
10,373 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
16,694 km
10,373 mi / 9,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BCN ZGU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code BCN ZGU
ICAO Code LEBL NVSQ
City Barcelona Gaua Island
Country Spain Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Efate
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Barcelona (BCN) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 16,694 kilometers (10,373 miles / 9,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Spain 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 05:07 in Barcelona, it's 15:07 in Gaua Island. With a 10-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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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