AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,995 km
6,832 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
10,995 km
6,832 mi / 5,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
56°
northeast

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AWK MCO
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Orlando International Airport
IATA Code AWK MCO
ICAO Code PWAK KMCO
City Wake Island Orlando
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 28.430000, -81.310000

Wake Island (AWK) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 10,995 kilometers (6,832 miles / 5,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Wake Island, it's 17:05 in Orlando. 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 Orlando (MCO) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 298° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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