AWK
Wake Island
UM
11,993 km
7,452 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
11,993 km
7,452 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
351°
north

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AWK STN
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield London Stansted Airport
IATA Code AWK STN
ICAO Code PWAK EGSS
City Wake Island London
Country UM United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 51.880000, 0.240000

Wake Island (AWK) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 11,993 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 03:04 in London. With a 12-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 London (STN) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 13° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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