AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,260 km
7,618 miles
CDG
Paris
France
Distance
12,260 km
7,618 mi / 6,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

AWK CDG
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Charles de Gaulle International Airport
IATA Code AWK CDG
ICAO Code PWAK LFPG
City Wake Island Paris
Country UM France
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 392 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 49.010000, 2.550000

Wake Island (AWK) to Paris (CDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France is 12,260 kilometers (7,618 miles / 6,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Wake Island, it's 15:36 in Paris. With a 11-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 Paris (CDG) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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