ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
13,322 km
8,278 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,322 km
8,278 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS IAH
Airport Name Eros Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ERS IAH
ICAO Code FYWE KIAH
City Windhoek Houston
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Chicago
Elevation 5,575 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 29.980000, -95.340000

Windhoek (ERS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,322 kilometers (8,278 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 16:21 in Windhoek, it's 08:21 in Houston. With a 8-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 5,479 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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