AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,774 km
6,695 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,774 km
6,695 mi / 5,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AWK BWI
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code AWK BWI
ICAO Code PWAK KBWI
City Wake Island Baltimore
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 39.180000, -76.670000

Wake Island (AWK) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,774 kilometers (6,695 miles / 5,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 14:55 in Wake Island, it's 22:55 in Baltimore. With a 16-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 Baltimore (BWI) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 302° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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