AWK
Wake Island
UM
6,367 km
3,956 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
6,367 km
3,956 mi / 3,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AWK CTU
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AWK CTU
ICAO Code PWAK ZUUU
City Wake Island Chengdu
Country UM China
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 30.580000, 103.950000

Wake Island (AWK) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 6,367 kilometers (3,956 miles / 3,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in Wake Island, it's 21:08 in Chengdu. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,602 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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