AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,333 km
7,042 miles
CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
Distance
11,333 km
7,042 mi / 6,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
345°
north northwest

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AWK CPH
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA Code AWK CPH
ICAO Code PWAK EKCH
City Wake Island Copenhagen
Country UM Denmark
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 55.620000, 12.660000

Wake Island (AWK) to Copenhagen (CPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark is 11,333 kilometers (7,042 miles / 6,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Wake Island, it's 20:00 in Copenhagen. 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 Copenhagen (CPH) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 25° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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