AWK
Wake Island
UM
3,913 km
2,431 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
3,913 km
2,431 mi / 2,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
301°
west northwest

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AWK FUK
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code AWK FUK
ICAO Code PWAK RJFF
City Wake Island Fukuoka
Country UM Japan
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 33.590000, 130.450000

Wake Island (AWK) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 3,913 kilometers (2,431 miles / 2,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting UM with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Wake Island, it's 00:25 in Fukuoka. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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