MIA
Miami
United States
11,560 km
7,183 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
11,560 km
7,183 mi / 6,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
109°
east southeast

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MIA WVB
Airport Name Miami International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code MIA WVB
ICAO Code KMIA FYWB
City Miami Walvis Bay
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 9 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Miami (MIA) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 11,560 kilometers (7,183 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 03:37 in Miami, it's 10:37 in Walvis Bay. 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.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 292° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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