AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,972 km
6,817 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
10,972 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
39°
northeast

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AWK BOS
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AWK BOS
ICAO Code PWAK KBOS
City Wake Island Boston
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 42.360000, -71.010000

Wake Island (AWK) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 10,972 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 05:34 in Wake Island, it's 12:34 in Boston. 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.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 306° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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