MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,444 km
7,111 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
11,444 km
7,111 mi / 6,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU ZGU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code MRU ZGU
ICAO Code FIMP NVSQ
City Port Louis Gaua Island
Country Mauritius Vanuatu
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Efate
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Port Louis (MRU) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 11,444 kilometers (7,111 miles / 6,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Mauritius with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:07 in Port Louis, it's 09:07 in Gaua Island. With a 7-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 Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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