Audiobook length / The Empyrean
Fourth Wing audiobook length
The unabridged Fourth Wing audiobook by Rebecca Yarros is 22 hours 2 minutes long, read by Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton. It is book 1 of 3 in The Empyrean.
Length at 1x
22h 02m
22:02:52, unabridged
At 1.5x
14h 41m
saves 7h 20m
At 2x
11h 01m
half the time
| Speed | Listening time | Time saved | Days at 1 hour a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | 22h 02m | - | 23 |
| 1.25x | 17h 38m | 4h 24m | 18 |
| 1.5x | 14h 41m | 7h 20m | 15 |
| 1.75x | 12h 35m | 9h 26m | 13 |
| 2x | 11h 01m | 11h 01m | 12 |
| 2.5x | 8h 49m | 13h 13m | 9 |
| 3x | 7h 20m | 14h 41m | 8 |
When will I finish?
At 1.5x and 45 minutes a day you finish in 20 days.
Length from the Apple Books listing for this edition, checked 3 October 2026. Other stores sell the same recording at the same length.
How many days to listen to Fourth Wing
Days needed to finish the 22 hours 2 minutes recording, by how long you listen each day.
| Each day | 1x | 1.25x | 1.5x | 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 89 days | 71 days | 59 days | 45 days |
| 30 minutes | 45 days | 36 days | 30 days | 23 days |
| 1 hour | 23 days | 18 days | 15 days | 12 days |
| 1.5 hours | 15 days | 12 days | 10 days | 8 days |
| 2 hours | 12 days | 9 days | 8 days | 6 days |
How long does it take to read Fourth Wing?
Reading the book yourself takes about 13 hours 40 minutes at an average adult reading speed of 250 words a minute. Fourth Wing is roughly 205,000 words, estimated from the audiobook at a narration pace of 155 words a minute, and print editions run about 518 pages (the middle value across 14 editions listed on Open Library).
| Reading speed | Time to read | At 1 hour a day |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed (200 words a minute) | 17h 05m | 18 days |
| Average adult (250 words a minute) | 13h 40m | 14 days |
| Fast (300 words a minute) | 11h 23m | 12 days |
| Very fast (400 words a minute) | 8h 32m | 9 days |
Your speed: words a minute = 13h 40m. Reading is 38% faster than listening at 1x, and about the same as listening at 1.6x.
For any other book, page count or text, use the reading time calculator.
The Empyrean audiobook lengths
| # | Book | Length | At 1.5x |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fourth Wing | 22h 02m | 14h 41m |
| 2 | Iron Flame | 28h 16m | 18h 51m |
| 3 | Onyx Storm | 23h 52m | 15h 55m |
The whole series takes 74 hours 12 minutes. See The Empyrean audiobook length page for totals at every speed.
Listening faster
Most listeners are comfortable between 1.25x and 1.5x, which turns 22h 02m into 17h 38m to 14h 41m. If Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton’s pace feels slow, raise the speed by 0.1x every few days. For any other book, type its length into the audiobook speed calculator.
Questions
How long is the Fourth Wing audiobook?
The unabridged Fourth Wing audiobook read by Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton is 22 hours 2 minutes long (22:02:52).
How long is Fourth Wing at 1.5x speed?
14 hours 41 minutes at 1.5x, 17 hours 38 minutes at 1.25x and 11 hours 1 minute at 2x.
Who narrates the Fourth Wing audiobook?
Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton, for Recorded Books.
How long does it take to read Fourth Wing?
About 13 hours 40 minutes at an average reading speed of 250 words a minute, for roughly 205,000 words (print editions run about 518 pages). A fast reader at 300 words a minute needs about 11 hours 23 minutes.
How many days does it take to listen to Fourth Wing?
At an hour a day it takes 23 days at normal speed, or 15 days at 1.5x. At 30 minutes a day it takes 45 days, or 30 days at 1.5x.
How long is the whole Empyrean series on audiobook?
All 3 books add up to 74 hours 12 minutes. See the full list on The Empyrean audiobook length page.
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