AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,869 km
7,375 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
11,869 km
7,375 mi / 6,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

AWK MAN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Manchester Airport
IATA Code AWK MAN
ICAO Code PWAK EGCC
City Wake Island Manchester
Country UM United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 257 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 53.350000, -2.270000

Wake Island (AWK) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 11,869 kilometers (7,375 miles / 6,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Wake Island, it's 13:03 in Manchester. 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 Manchester (MAN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 11° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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