ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
11,722 km
7,284 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
11,722 km
7,284 mi / 6,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS EWR
Airport Name Eros Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code ERS EWR
ICAO Code FYWE KEWR
City Windhoek Newark
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/New_York
Elevation 5,575 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 40.690000, -74.170000

Windhoek (ERS) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 11,722 kilometers (7,284 miles / 6,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Windhoek, it's 05:14 in Newark. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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