# Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Windhoek (ERS)

> 8,416 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,416 km / 5,230 mi / 4,544 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 352° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Netherlands) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:56 in Amsterdam, it's 23:56 in Windhoek)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,586 ft (ERS is higher than AMS)

## Airports

### [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHAM
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.310000, 4.760000
- Elevation: -11 ft

### [Eros Airport (ERS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ers-windhoek-eros-airport/1ef266de-e1a1-697c-a6b2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Windhoek, Namibia
- ICAO: FYWE
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -22.610000, 17.080000
- Elevation: 5,575 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)
- [Eros Airport (ERS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ers-windhoek-eros-airport/1ef266de-e1a1-697c-a6b2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)