AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
6,317 km
3,925 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
6,317 km
3,925 mi / 3,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

AKL AWK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code AKL AWK
ICAO Code NZAA PWAK
City Auckland Wake Island
Country New Zealand UM
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Wake
Elevation 23 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.280000, 166.640000

Auckland (AKL) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 6,317 kilometers (3,925 miles / 3,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Auckland, it's 02:45 in Wake Island.

The return flight from Wake Island (AWK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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