ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
15,410 km
9,575 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
15,410 km
9,575 mi / 8,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS SAN
Airport Name Eros Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code ERS SAN
ICAO Code FYWE KSAN
City Windhoek San Diego
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,575 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 32.730000, -117.190000

Windhoek (ERS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 15,410 kilometers (9,575 miles / 8,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 19:27 in Windhoek, it's 09:27 in San Diego. With a 10-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. San Diego 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 San Diego (SAN) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 88° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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