AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,118 km
6,287 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,118 km
6,287 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AWK DTW
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AWK DTW
ICAO Code PWAK KDTW
City Wake Island Detroit
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 42.210000, -83.350000

Wake Island (AWK) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,118 kilometers (6,287 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:45 in Wake Island, it's 04:45 in Detroit. With a 16-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 Detroit (DTW) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 297° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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