AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,727 km
4,801 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
7,727 km
4,801 mi / 4,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
58°
east northeast

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AWK LAS
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code AWK LAS
ICAO Code PWAK KLAS
City Wake Island Las Vegas
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 36.080000, -115.150000

Wake Island (AWK) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 7,727 kilometers (4,801 miles / 4,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Wake Island, it's 09:13 in Las Vegas. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,158 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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