AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,727 km
7,908 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
12,727 km
7,908 mi / 6,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AWK CAI
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AWK CAI
ICAO Code PWAK HECA
City Wake Island Cairo
Country UM Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Wake Africa/Cairo
Elevation 23 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 30.120000, 31.410000

Wake Island (AWK) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 12,727 kilometers (7,908 miles / 6,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Wake Island, it's 16:43 in Cairo. With a 10-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 Cairo (CAI) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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