ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
15,480 km
9,619 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
15,480 km
9,619 mi / 8,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERS SEA
Airport Name Eros Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code ERS SEA
ICAO Code FYWE KSEA
City Windhoek Seattle
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,575 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 47.450000, -122.310000

Windhoek (ERS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 15,480 kilometers (9,619 miles / 8,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 United States. 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 09:34 in Windhoek, it's 23:34 in Seattle. With a 10-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 5,143 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle (SEA) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 67° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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