AWK
Wake Island
UM
6,293 km
3,910 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,293 km
3,910 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AWK PPT
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AWK PPT
ICAO Code PWAK NTAA
City Wake Island Papeete
Country UM French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Wake Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Wake Island (AWK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,293 kilometers (3,910 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Wake Island, it's 07:29 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Papeete (PPT) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 309° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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