AWK
Wake Island
UM
9,693 km
6,023 miles
BOM
Mumbai
India
Distance
9,693 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AWK BOM
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
IATA Code AWK BOM
ICAO Code PWAK VABB
City Wake Island Mumbai
Country UM India
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 19.090000, 72.870000

Wake Island (AWK) to Mumbai (BOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India is 9,693 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Wake Island, it's 21:28 in Mumbai. With a 6.5-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 Mumbai (BOM) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 71° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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