AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,279 km
4,523 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
7,279 km
4,523 mi / 3,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
264°
west

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AWK KUL
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AWK KUL
ICAO Code PWAK WMKK
City Wake Island Kuala Lumpur
Country UM Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 23 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 2.750000, 101.710000

Wake Island (AWK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 7,279 kilometers (4,523 miles / 3,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Wake Island, it's 01:36 in Kuala Lumpur. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 70° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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