AWK
Wake Island
UM
5,471 km
3,399 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
5,471 km
3,399 mi / 2,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AWK SZX
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code AWK SZX
ICAO Code PWAK ZGSZ
City Wake Island Shenzhen
Country UM China
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 22.640000, 113.810000

Wake Island (AWK) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 5,471 kilometers (3,399 miles / 2,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Wake Island, it's 01:41 in Shenzhen. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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