AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,199 km
7,580 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
12,199 km
7,580 mi / 6,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
339°
north northwest

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AWK ZAG
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Zagreb Airport
IATA Code AWK ZAG
ICAO Code PWAK LDZA
City Wake Island Zagreb
Country UM Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 23 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 45.740000, 16.070000

Wake Island (AWK) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 12,199 kilometers (7,580 miles / 6,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Croatia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Wake Island, it's 16:55 in Zagreb. 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 30° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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