AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,616 km
4,732 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
7,616 km
4,732 mi / 4,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
42°
northeast

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AWK YYC
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Calgary International Airport
IATA Code AWK YYC
ICAO Code PWAK CYYC
City Wake Island Calgary
Country UM Canada
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 51.110000, -114.020000

Wake Island (AWK) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 7,616 kilometers (4,732 miles / 4,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 07:20 in Wake Island, it's 12:20 in Calgary. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,534 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 274° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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