AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,893 km
6,769 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
10,893 km
6,769 mi / 5,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AWK JFK
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code AWK JFK
ICAO Code PWAK KJFK
City Wake Island New York
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 40.640000, -73.780000

Wake Island (AWK) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 10,893 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 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 23:47 in Wake Island, it's 06:47 in New York. 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 New York (JFK) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 304° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.