CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,130 km
7,537 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
12,130 km
7,537 mi / 6,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CLT ERS
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code CLT ERS
ICAO Code KCLT FYWE
City Charlotte Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 748 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Charlotte (CLT) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 12,130 kilometers (7,537 miles / 6,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 03:50 in Charlotte, it's 10:50 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 4,827 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 301° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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