AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,089 km
6,891 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
11,089 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
301°
west northwest

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AWK DXB
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Dubai International Airport
IATA Code AWK DXB
ICAO Code PWAK OMDB
City Wake Island Dubai
Country UM United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Dubai
Elevation 23 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 25.250000, 55.360000

Wake Island (AWK) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 11,089 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Wake Island, it's 18:25 in Dubai. With a 8-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 Dubai (DXB) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 63° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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