AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,340 km
7,668 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
12,340 km
7,668 mi / 6,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
317°
northwest

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AWK TLV
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code AWK TLV
ICAO Code PWAK LLBG
City Wake Island Tel Aviv
Country UM Israel
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 23 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 32.010000, 34.890000

Wake Island (AWK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,340 kilometers (7,668 miles / 6,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Wake Island, it's 23:05 in Tel Aviv. With a 10-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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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