Brisbane to Windhoek flights
Windhoek lies 12,712 km (7,899 mi) south-west of Brisbane, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brisbane | Windhoek | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Namibia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 386,219 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 1,656 m (5,433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+2 (Africa/Windhoek) |
| Nearest large airport | BNE, 13 km out | WDH, 41 km out |
Clocks in Windhoek are 8 h behind Brisbane right now, so a 17 h 3 min journey lands only 9 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Windhoek
Crossing from Australia into Namibia: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (NAD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +264; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648893.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brisbane
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
Arriving in Windhoek
Windhoek is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 15,010-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Eros Airport (ERS, 5 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | WDH | 41 km (25 mi) | 15,010 ft | 5,640 ft |
| Eros Airport (regional) | ERS | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,381 ft | 5,575 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Windhoek from Brisbane?
12,712 km (7,899 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brisbane.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Windhoek by air?
About 17 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Windhoek?
Windhoek is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Windhoek against Australia/Brisbane).
Which airports are used for Brisbane to Windhoek flights?
Typically Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH); Windhoek also has ERS.
What currency do I need in Windhoek?
The Dollar (NAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.