AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,416 km
5,230 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
8,416 km
5,230 mi / 4,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
168°
south southeast

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AMS ERS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Eros Airport
IATA Code AMS ERS
ICAO Code EHAM FYWE
City Amsterdam Windhoek
Country Netherlands Namibia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Windhoek
Elevation -11 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 8,416 kilometers (5,230 miles / 4,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Amsterdam, it's 20:43 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,586 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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