ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
14,926 km
9,275 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
14,926 km
9,275 mi / 8,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS PHX
Airport Name Eros Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code ERS PHX
ICAO Code FYWE KPHX
City Windhoek Phoenix
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,575 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 33.430000, -112.010000

Windhoek (ERS) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 14,926 kilometers (9,275 miles / 8,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 13:45 in Windhoek, it's 04:45 in Phoenix. With a 9-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 4,440 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix (PHX) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 90° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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