AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,221 km
6,972 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
11,221 km
6,972 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
58°
east northeast

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AWK MIA
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Miami International Airport
IATA Code AWK MIA
ICAO Code PWAK KMIA
City Wake Island Miami
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 25.800000, -80.290000

Wake Island (AWK) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 11,221 kilometers (6,972 miles / 6,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 05:17 in Wake Island, it's 12:17 in Miami. 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 Miami (MIA) 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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