AWK
Wake Island
UM
16,810 km
10,445 miles
CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
16,810 km
10,445 mi / 9,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

AWK CNF
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Tancredo Neves International Airport
IATA Code AWK CNF
ICAO Code PWAK SBCF
City Wake Island Belo Horizonte
Country UM Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,715 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -19.620000, -43.970000

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.

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