SYD
Sydney
Australia
2,746 km
1,706 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
2,746 km
1,706 mi / 1,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD ZGU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code SYD ZGU
ICAO Code YSSY NVSQ
City Sydney Gaua Island
Country Australia Vanuatu
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Sydney (SYD) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 2,746 kilometers (1,706 miles / 1,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Sydney, it's 02:50 in Gaua Island.

The return flight from Gaua Island (ZGU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 214° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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