ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
11,689 km
7,263 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,689 km
7,263 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS JFK
Airport Name Eros Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code ERS JFK
ICAO Code FYWE KJFK
City Windhoek New York
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/New_York
Elevation 5,575 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 40.640000, -73.780000

Windhoek (ERS) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,689 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,312 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 09:28 in Windhoek, it's 02:28 in New York. 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 5,562 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy 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 New York (JFK) 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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