MCO
Orlando
United States
11,989 km
7,450 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,989 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

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MCO WDH
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code MCO WDH
ICAO Code KMCO FYWH
City Orlando Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 96 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Orlando (MCO) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,989 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 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 14:56 in Orlando, it's 21:56 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 5,544 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 294° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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