AWK
Wake Island
UM
4,699 km
2,920 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
4,699 km
2,920 mi / 2,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
286°
west northwest

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AWK TPE
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code AWK TPE
ICAO Code PWAK RCTP
City Wake Island Taipei
Country UM Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Taipei
Elevation 23 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 25.080000, 121.230000

Wake Island (AWK) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 4,699 kilometers (2,920 miles / 2,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Wake Island, it's 19:48 in Taipei. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 88° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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