Flights to Windhoek
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 15,010 ft, WDH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,640 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Windhoek
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Windhoek to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Windhoek to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,420 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Windhoek to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Windhoek to Soweto | South Africa | 1,166 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Windhoek to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,164 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Windhoek to Evaton | South Africa | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Windhoek to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,220 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Windhoek to Benoni | South Africa | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Windhoek to Lubango | Angola | 930 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Windhoek to Huambo | Angola | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Windhoek to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 1,169 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Windhoek to Benguela | Angola | 1,176 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Windhoek to Thembisa | South Africa | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Windhoek to Vereeniging | South Africa | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Windhoek to Malanje | Angola | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Windhoek to Boksburg | South Africa | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Windhoek to Lobito | Angola | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Windhoek to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Windhoek to Rustenburg | South Africa | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Windhoek to Maseru | Lesotho | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Windhoek to Randburg | South Africa | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Windhoek to São Paulo | Brazil | 6,463 km (4,016 mi) | about 9 h 2 min |
| Windhoek to Lima | Peru | 9,910 km (6,158 mi) | about 13 h 27 min |
| Windhoek to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,134 km (3,811 mi) | about 8 h 37 min |
| Windhoek to Sydney | Australia | 12,083 km (7,508 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Windhoek to Santiago | Chile | 8,450 km (5,251 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Windhoek to Durban | South Africa | 1,609 km (1,000 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Windhoek to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 7,325 km (4,552 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
| Windhoek to Brisbane | Australia | 12,712 km (7,899 mi) | about 17 h 3 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Windhoek?
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the closest large airport at 41 km (25 mi). The others, ERS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is WDH from Windhoek city centre?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Windhoek on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.