AWK
Wake Island
UM
5,513 km
3,426 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
5,513 km
3,426 mi / 2,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
285°
west northwest

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AWK CAN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AWK CAN
ICAO Code PWAK ZGGG
City Wake Island Guangzhou
Country UM China
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 23.390000, 113.300000

Wake Island (AWK) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 5,513 kilometers (3,426 miles / 2,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with China. 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 23:58 in Guangzhou. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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