AWK
Wake Island
UM
6,969 km
4,330 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,969 km
4,330 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AWK YVR
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AWK YVR
ICAO Code PWAK CYVR
City Wake Island Richmond
Country UM Canada
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Vancouver
Elevation 23 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 49.190000, -123.180000

Wake Island (AWK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,969 kilometers (4,330 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Wake Island, it's 06:43 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 268° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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