FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
11,803 km
7,334 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,803 km
7,334 mi / 6,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL WDH
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code FLL WDH
ICAO Code KFLL FYWH
City Fort Lauderdale Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 65 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,803 kilometers (7,334 miles / 6,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 12:49 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 19:49 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 5,575 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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