FCO
Rome
Italy
16,138 km
10,028 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
16,138 km
10,028 mi / 8,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
45°
northeast

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FCO ZGU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code FCO ZGU
ICAO Code LIRF NVSQ
City Rome Gaua Island
Country Italy Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Efate
Elevation 15 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Rome (FCO) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 16,138 kilometers (10,028 miles / 8,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Italy 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 07:59 in Rome, it's 17:59 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 327° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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