AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,019 km
7,468 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
12,019 km
7,468 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWK BRU
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Brussels Airport
IATA Code AWK BRU
ICAO Code PWAK EBBR
City Wake Island Brussels
Country UM Belgium
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Brussels
Elevation 23 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 50.900000, 4.480000

Wake Island (AWK) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 12,019 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Wake Island, it's 15:01 in Brussels. 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 Brussels (BRU) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 18° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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