WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
14,788 km
9,189 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
14,788 km
9,189 mi / 7,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

WDH YYC
Airport Name Hosea Kutako International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code WDH YYC
ICAO Code FYWH CYYC
City Windhoek Calgary
Country Namibia Canada
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,640 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -22.480000, 17.470000 51.110000, -114.020000

Windhoek (WDH) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 14,788 kilometers (9,189 miles / 7,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Canada. 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 20:10 in Windhoek, it's 11:10 in Calgary. 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 2,083 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits lower than Hosea Kutako International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Windhoek (WDH) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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