AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,162 km
6,314 miles
BNA
Nashville
United States
Distance
10,162 km
6,314 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AWK BNA
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Nashville International Airport
IATA Code AWK BNA
ICAO Code PWAK KBNA
City Wake Island Nashville
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 36.120000, -86.680000

Wake Island (AWK) to Nashville (BNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States is 10,162 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Wake Island, it's 13:59 in Nashville. With a 18-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 Nashville (BNA) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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