AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,926 km
7,410 miles
DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
Distance
11,926 km
7,410 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
347°
north northwest

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AWK DUS
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Dusseldorf International Airport
IATA Code AWK DUS
ICAO Code PWAK EDDL
City Wake Island Dusseldorf
Country UM Germany
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Berlin
Elevation 23 ft 147 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 51.290000, 6.770000

Wake Island (AWK) to Dusseldorf (DUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany is 11,926 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Wake Island, it's 16:35 in Dusseldorf. 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 20° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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