AWK
Wake Island
UM
8,954 km
5,564 miles
DEL
New Delhi
India
Distance
8,954 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AWK DEL
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA Code AWK DEL
ICAO Code PWAK VIDP
City Wake Island New Delhi
Country UM India
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 777 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 28.570000, 77.100000

Wake Island (AWK) to New Delhi (DEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 8,954 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Wake Island, it's 21:33 in New Delhi. With a 6.5-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 New Delhi (DEL) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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