AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,403 km
7,085 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
11,403 km
7,085 mi / 6,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWK WAW
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code AWK WAW
ICAO Code PWAK EPWA
City Wake Island Warsaw
Country UM Poland
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 23 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 52.170000, 20.970000

Wake Island (AWK) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 11,403 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:17 in Wake Island, it's 19:17 in Warsaw. 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.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 33° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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