AWK
Wake Island
UM
6,141 km
3,816 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
6,141 km
3,816 mi / 3,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
196°
south southwest

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AWK SYD
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AWK SYD
ICAO Code PWAK YSSY
City Wake Island Sydney
Country UM Australia
Timezone Pacific/Wake Australia/Sydney
Elevation 23 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Wake Island (AWK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 6,141 kilometers (3,816 miles / 3,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Australia. 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 14:04 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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