AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,847 km
6,740 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
10,847 km
6,740 mi / 5,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AWK CUN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AWK CUN
ICAO Code PWAK MMUN
City Wake Island Cancun
Country UM Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Cancun
Elevation 23 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 21.040000, -86.880000

Wake Island (AWK) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 10,847 kilometers (6,740 miles / 5,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Wake Island, it's 17:37 in Cancun. With a 17-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 Cancun (CUN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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