LAS
Las Vegas
United States
15,003 km
9,323 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
15,003 km
9,323 mi / 8,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LAS WVB
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code LAS WVB
ICAO Code KLAS FYWB
City Las Vegas Walvis Bay
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 2,181 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 15,003 kilometers (9,323 miles / 8,101 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 23:16 in Las Vegas, it's 09:16 in Walvis Bay. 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 1,882 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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