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 04:22 in Wake Island, it's 11:22 in Baltimore. 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 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.