LAS
Las Vegas
United States
14,979 km
9,307 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
14,979 km
9,307 mi / 8,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
87°
east

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LAS SWP
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code LAS SWP
ICAO Code KLAS FYSM
City Las Vegas Swakopmund
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 2,181 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 14,979 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 02:02 in Las Vegas, it's 12:02 in Swakopmund. 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 1,974 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 299° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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