ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,425 km
7,721 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
12,425 km
7,721 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATL WDH
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code ATL WDH
ICAO Code KATL FYWH
City Atlanta Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Atlanta (ATL) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 12,425 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 04:33 in Atlanta, it's 11:33 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 4,614 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 (WDH) 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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