ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
11,771 km
7,314 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
11,771 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS FLL
Airport Name Eros Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code ERS FLL
ICAO Code FYWE KFLL
City Windhoek Fort Lauderdale
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/New_York
Elevation 5,575 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 26.070000, -80.150000

Windhoek (ERS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 11,771 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 10:11 in Windhoek, it's 03:11 in Fort Lauderdale. 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 5,510 feet between the two airports. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 108° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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