ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,893 km
10,497 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
16,893 km
10,497 mi / 9,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Accra
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC AWK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code ACC AWK
ICAO Code DGAA PWAK
City Accra Wake Island
Country Ghana UM
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Wake
Elevation 205 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 19.280000, 166.640000

Accra (ACC) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 16,893 kilometers (10,497 miles / 9,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Ghana with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Accra, it's 08:44 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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 331° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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