ATL
Atlanta
United States
10,467 km
6,504 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
10,467 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
296°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

ATL AWK
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code ATL AWK
ICAO Code KATL PWAK
City Atlanta Wake Island
Country United States UM
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Wake
Elevation 1,026 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 19.280000, 166.640000

Atlanta (ATL) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 10,467 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Atlanta, it's 21:03 in Wake Island. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,003 feet between the two airports. Wake Island Airfield sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Wake Island (AWK) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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