AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,604 km
4,725 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,604 km
4,725 mi / 4,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AWK SAN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AWK SAN
ICAO Code PWAK KSAN
City Wake Island San Diego
Country UM United States
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 32.730000, -117.190000

Wake Island (AWK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,604 kilometers (4,725 miles / 4,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Wake Island, it's 12:46 in San Diego. With a 20-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 San Diego (SAN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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