EWR
Newark
United States
11,745 km
7,298 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,745 km
7,298 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

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EWR WDH
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code EWR WDH
ICAO Code KEWR FYWH
City Newark Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 17 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Newark (EWR) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,745 kilometers (7,298 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 United States with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:30 in Newark, it's 20:30 in Windhoek. 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 5,623 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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