AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,281 km
9,495 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
15,281 km
9,495 mi / 8,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

AEP AWK
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code AEP AWK
ICAO Code SABE PWAK
City Buenos Aires Wake Island
Country Argentina UM
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Wake
Elevation 18 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 19.280000, 166.640000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 15,281 kilometers (9,495 miles / 8,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:34 in Buenos Aires, it's 05:34 in Wake Island. With a 15-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 Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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