MIA
Miami
United States
12,879 km
8,002 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,879 km
8,002 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
266°
west

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MIA ZGU
Airport Name Miami International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code MIA ZGU
ICAO Code KMIA NVSQ
City Miami Gaua Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 9 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Miami (MIA) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 12,879 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 05:11 in Miami, it's 21:11 in Gaua Island. With a 16-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 Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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