AWK
Wake Island
UM
13,176 km
8,187 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,176 km
8,187 mi / 7,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
94°
east

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AWK LIM
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AWK LIM
ICAO Code PWAK SPJC
City Wake Island Lima
Country UM Peru
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Lima
Elevation 23 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Wake Island (AWK) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,176 kilometers (8,187 miles / 7,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Wake Island, it's 15:56 in Lima. 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 Lima (LIM) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 286° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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