JFK
New York
United States
11,712 km
7,277 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,712 km
7,277 mi / 6,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK WDH
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code JFK WDH
ICAO Code KJFK FYWH
City New York Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 13 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -22.480000, 17.470000

New York (JFK) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,712 kilometers (7,277 miles / 6,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 04:30 in New York, it's 11:30 in Windhoek. With a 7-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 5,627 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 308° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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