ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,084 km
6,887 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
11,084 km
6,887 mi / 5,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL KWA
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code ATL KWA
ICAO Code KATL PKWA
City Atlanta Kwajalein
Country United States Marshall Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 1,026 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 8.720000, 167.730000

Atlanta (ATL) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 11,084 kilometers (6,887 miles / 5,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Atlanta, it's 21:32 in Kwajalein. With a 17-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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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