AUS
Austin
United States
13,547 km
8,418 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
13,547 km
8,418 mi / 7,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
99°
east

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AUS ERS
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code AUS ERS
ICAO Code KAUS FYWE
City Austin Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 542 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Austin (AUS) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 13,547 kilometers (8,418 miles / 7,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 08:41 in Austin, it's 16:41 in Windhoek. With a 8-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 5,034 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 292° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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