AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,837 km
7,355 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
11,837 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
342°
north northwest

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AWK PRG
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code AWK PRG
ICAO Code PWAK LKPR
City Wake Island Prague
Country UM Czech Republic
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Prague
Elevation 23 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 50.100000, 14.260000

Wake Island (AWK) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 11,837 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Wake Island, it's 17:03 in Prague. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,224 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 27° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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