AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,863 km
7,372 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
11,863 km
7,372 mi / 6,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
18°
north northeast

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AMS AWK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code AMS AWK
ICAO Code EHAM PWAK
City Amsterdam Wake Island
Country Netherlands UM
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Wake
Elevation -11 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 19.280000, 166.640000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 11,863 kilometers (7,372 miles / 6,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Netherlands with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Amsterdam, it's 11:57 in Wake Island. 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 Wake Island (AWK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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