AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,730 km
7,910 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
12,730 km
7,910 mi / 6,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
339°
north northwest

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AWK FCO
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AWK FCO
ICAO Code PWAK LIRF
City Wake Island Rome
Country UM Italy
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Rome
Elevation 23 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 41.800000, 12.250000

Wake Island (AWK) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 12,730 kilometers (7,910 miles / 6,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Wake Island, it's 22:09 in Rome. 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 Rome (FCO) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 27° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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