AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,863 km
6,750 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
10,863 km
6,750 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
42°
northeast

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AWK EWR
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AWK EWR
ICAO Code PWAK KEWR
City Wake Island Newark
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 40.690000, -74.170000

Wake Island (AWK) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 10,863 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 01:08 in Wake Island, it's 08:08 in Newark. 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 Newark (EWR) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 304° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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