ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,098 km
10,624 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
17,098 km
10,624 mi / 9,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
20°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

ABJ AWK
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code ABJ AWK
ICAO Code DIAP PWAK
City Abidjan Wake Island
Country Ivory Coast UM
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Wake
Elevation 21 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 19.280000, 166.640000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 17,098 kilometers (10,624 miles / 9,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Ivory Coast with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Abidjan, it's 13:14 in Wake Island. With a 12-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 Wake Island (AWK) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 338° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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