AWK
Wake Island
UM
6,731 km
4,182 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,731 km
4,182 mi / 3,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
200°
south southwest

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AWK MEL
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AWK MEL
ICAO Code PWAK YMML
City Wake Island Melbourne
Country UM Australia
Timezone Pacific/Wake Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Wake Island (AWK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,731 kilometers (4,182 miles / 3,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Wake Island, it's 06:02 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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