PHX
Phoenix
United States
14,956 km
9,293 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
14,956 km
9,293 mi / 8,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

PHX WDH
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code PHX WDH
ICAO Code KPHX FYWH
City Phoenix Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,135 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Phoenix (PHX) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 14,956 kilometers (9,293 miles / 8,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 10:46 in Phoenix, it's 19:46 in Windhoek. 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 4,505 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 295° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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