ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,397 km
7,703 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
12,397 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATL ERS
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code ATL ERS
ICAO Code KATL FYWE
City Atlanta Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Atlanta (ATL) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 12,397 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Atlanta, it's 07:48 in Windhoek. With a 7-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 4,549 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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