EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,947 km
5,559 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
161°
south southeast

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EDI ERS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code EDI ERS
ICAO Code EGPH FYWE
City Edinburgh Windhoek
Country United Kingdom Namibia
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 135 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 United Kingdom 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 16:19 in Edinburgh, it's 18:19 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,440 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 349° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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