AWK
Wake Island
UM
13,544 km
8,416 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
13,544 km
8,416 mi / 7,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
356°
north

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AWK LIS
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code AWK LIS
ICAO Code PWAK LPPT
City Wake Island Lisbon
Country UM Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 23 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 38.780000, -9.140000

Wake Island (AWK) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 13,544 kilometers (8,416 miles / 7,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Wake Island, it's 13:06 in Lisbon. With a 12-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 Lisbon (LIS) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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