# Distance from Doha (DOH) to Gaua Island (ZGU)

> 13,262 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,262 km / 8,240 mi / 7,161 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 93° (east)
- **Return heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Qatar) → Vanuatu
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 22:29 in Doha, it's 06:29 in Gaua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (ZGU is lower than DOH)

## Airports

### [Hamad International Airport (DOH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/doh-doha-hamad-international-airport/1ef266df-848d-651e-89df-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Doha, Qatar
- ICAO: OTHH
- Timezone: Asia/Qatar
- Coordinates: 25.260000, 51.610000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gaua Island, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSQ
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -14.220000, 167.590000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:29 in Doha, it's 06:29 in Gaua Island.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hamad International Airport (DOH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/doh-doha-hamad-international-airport/1ef266df-848d-651e-89df-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)