AWK
Wake Island
UM
13,266 km
8,243 miles
CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
Distance
13,266 km
8,243 mi / 7,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
65°
east northeast

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AWK CCS
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport
IATA Code AWK CCS
ICAO Code PWAK SVMI
City Wake Island Caracas
Country UM Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Caracas
Elevation 23 ft 235 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 10.600000, -66.990000

Wake Island (AWK) to Caracas (CCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela is 13,266 kilometers (8,243 miles / 7,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Wake Island, it's 18:22 in Caracas. 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 Caracas (CCS) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 299° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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