AWK
Wake Island
UM
9,272 km
5,761 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,272 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
45°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AWK MSP
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AWK MSP
ICAO Code PWAK KMSP
City Wake Island Minneapolis
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 44.880000, -93.220000

Wake Island (AWK) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,272 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 22:44 in Wake Island, it's 05:44 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 291° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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