DEN
Denver
United States
10,826 km
6,727 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,826 km
6,727 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
258°
west southwest

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DEN ZGU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code DEN ZGU
ICAO Code KDEN NVSQ
City Denver Gaua Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Denver (DEN) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 10,826 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 18:32 in Denver, it's 12:32 in Gaua Island. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,434 feet between the two airports. Gaua Island Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gaua Island (ZGU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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