AWK
Wake Island
UM
13,093 km
8,136 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
13,093 km
8,136 mi / 7,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
347°
north northwest

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AWK BCN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code AWK BCN
ICAO Code PWAK LEBL
City Wake Island Barcelona
Country UM Spain
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 41.300000, 2.080000

Wake Island (AWK) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 13,093 kilometers (8,136 miles / 7,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Wake Island, it's 23:20 in Barcelona. With a 11-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 Barcelona (BCN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Barcelona International Airport (BCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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