WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
7,828 km
4,864 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,828 km
4,864 mi / 4,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

WDH ZRH
Airport Name Hosea Kutako International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code WDH ZRH
ICAO Code FYWH LSZH
City Windhoek Zurich
Country Namibia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,640 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -22.480000, 17.470000 47.460000, 8.550000

Windhoek (WDH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,828 kilometers (4,864 miles / 4,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Namibia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Windhoek, it's 21:50 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,224 feet between the two airports. Zurich 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Windhoek (WDH) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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