Airport Comparison
Wake Island (AWK) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 16,810 kilometers (10,445 miles / 9,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 96°.
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 Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Wake Island, it's 14:34 in Belo Horizonte. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,692 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.
The return flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.