Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, ELS - WDH Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is 965 miles or 1553 kilometers or 838 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from East London ( South Africa ) to Windhoek ( Namibia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Windhoek takes around 2 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek, Namibia is 2 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELS - WDH

Kilometers		1553 km
Statute Miles		965 miles
Nautical Miles		838 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 13 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to WDH Flight Path

Location of Ben Schoeman Airport & Hosea Kutako International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Windhoek nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Windhoek, Namibia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - WDH

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Windhoek (Namibia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:32:35 SAST
Windhoek (Namibia)	2026-02-07, 06:32:35 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS / FAEL) East London, South Africa

Destination

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH / FYWH) Windhoek, Namibia