ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
9,575 km
5,950 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
9,575 km
5,950 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

ERS KUL
Airport Name Eros Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code ERS KUL
ICAO Code FYWE WMKK
City Windhoek Kuala Lumpur
Country Namibia Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,575 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 2.750000, 101.710000

Windhoek (ERS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 9,575 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Windhoek, it's 21:15 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 5,506 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eros Airport (ERS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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