AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
11,195 km
6,956 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
11,195 km
6,956 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AUH AWK
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code AUH AWK
ICAO Code OMAA PWAK
City Abu Dhabi Wake Island
Country United Arab Emirates UM
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Wake
Elevation 88 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 19.280000, 166.640000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 11,195 kilometers (6,956 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Abu Dhabi, it's 13:03 in Wake Island. With a 8-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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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