# Distance from Sydney (SYD) to Gaua Island (ZGU)

> 2,746 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,746 km / 1,706 mi / 1,483 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 214° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 01:26 in Sydney, it's 02:26 in Gaua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 21 ft (ZGU is lower than SYD)

## Airports

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

### [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gaua Island, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSQ
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -14.220000, 167.590000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:26 in Sydney, it's 02:26 in Gaua Island.

## Related

- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)
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