ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,107 km
6,902 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,107 km
6,902 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL WDH
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code ADL WDH
ICAO Code YPAD FYWH
City Adelaide Windhoek
Country Australia Namibia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 20 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Adelaide (ADL) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,107 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Australia with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Adelaide, it's 12:42 in Windhoek. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,620 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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