AWK
Wake Island
UM
4,665 km
2,899 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
4,665 km
2,899 mi / 2,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AWK PVG
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code AWK PVG
ICAO Code PWAK ZSPD
City Wake Island Shanghai
Country UM China
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 31.140000, 121.810000

Wake Island (AWK) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 4,665 kilometers (2,899 miles / 2,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Wake Island, it's 11:04 in Shanghai. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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