STN
London
United Kingdom
15,678 km
9,742 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,678 km
9,742 mi / 8,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
20°
north northeast

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STN ZGU
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code STN ZGU
ICAO Code EGSS NVSQ
City London Gaua Island
Country United Kingdom Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Efate
Elevation 348 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -14.220000, 167.590000

London (STN) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 15,678 kilometers (9,742 miles / 8,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Kingdom 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 18:47 in London, it's 05:47 in Gaua Island. With a 11-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 London (STN) follows a heading of 348° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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