Sydney to Windhoek flights
Windhoek lies 12,083 km (7,508 mi) south-west of Sydney, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 14 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.
| Sydney | Windhoek | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Namibia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 386,219 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 1,656 m (5,433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+2 (Africa/Windhoek) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | WDH, 41 km out |
Clocks in Windhoek are 8 h behind Sydney right now, so a 16 h 14 min journey lands only 8 h 14 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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Sydney?
12,083 km (7,508 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Windhoek by air?
About 16 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Windhoek?
Windhoek is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Windhoek against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Windhoek flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) 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.