BRU
Brussels
Belgium
15,663 km
9,733 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,663 km
9,733 mi / 8,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
26°
north northeast

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BRU ZGU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code BRU ZGU
ICAO Code EBBR NVSQ
City Brussels Gaua Island
Country Belgium Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Efate
Elevation 184 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Brussels (BRU) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 15,663 kilometers (9,733 miles / 8,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Belgium 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 16:47 in Brussels, it's 02:47 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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