# Distance from Zagreb (ZAG) to Gaua Island (ZGU)

> 15,612 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,612 km / 9,701 mi / 8,430 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Croatia) → Vanuatu
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 18:55 in Zagreb, it's 03:55 in Gaua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 353 ft (ZGU is lower than ZAG)

## Airports

### [Zagreb Airport (ZAG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zag-zagreb-zagreb-airport/1ef266df-43f4-691c-9d2a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zagreb, Croatia
- ICAO: LDZA
- Timezone: Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates: 45.740000, 16.070000
- Elevation: 353 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:55 in Zagreb, it's 03:55 in Gaua Island.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Zagreb Airport (ZAG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zag-zagreb-zagreb-airport/1ef266df-43f4-691c-9d2a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zgu-gaua-island-gaua-island-airport/1ef266df-74a2-69d8-a82d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)