AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,014 km
4,358 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
7,014 km
4,358 mi / 3,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
276°
west

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AWK BKK
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AWK BKK
ICAO Code PWAK VTBS
City Wake Island Bangkok
Country UM Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 13.680000, 100.750000

Wake Island (AWK) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 7,014 kilometers (4,358 miles / 3,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:29 in Wake Island, it's 05:29 in Bangkok. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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