Distance From Upala Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, UPL - WDH Distance

The distance from Upala Airport (UPL) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is 7294 miles or 11739 kilometers or 6335 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 Upala ( Costa Rica ) to Windhoek ( Namibia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upala and Windhoek takes around 16 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Upala Airport, Upala, Costa Rica to Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek, Namibia is 16 hours 46 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 • UPL - WDH

Kilometers		11739 km
Statute Miles		7294 miles
Nautical Miles		6335 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 46 minutes

Upala Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport Flight Route Map - UPL to WDH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Upala, Costa Rica and Windhoek, Namibia. .

Nonstop flight route between Upala, Costa Rica and Windhoek, Namibia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UPL - WDH

Time difference between Upala (Costa Rica) and Windhoek (Namibia) is 8 Hours.
Windhoek time is 8 Hours ahead of Upala.

Location	Local Time
Upala (Costa Rica)	2026-03-17, 18:59:58 CST
Windhoek (Namibia)	2026-03-18, 02:59:58 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

Upala Airport (UPL / MRUP) Upala, Costa Rica

Destination

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