ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
14,400 km
8,947 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,400 km
8,947 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ERS NRT
Airport Name Eros Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code ERS NRT
ICAO Code FYWE RJAA
City Windhoek Tokyo
Country Namibia Japan
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,575 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 35.760000, 140.390000

Windhoek (ERS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,400 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:42 in Windhoek, it's 17:42 in Tokyo. 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 5,434 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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