BAH
Manama
Bahrain
5,962 km
3,705 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
5,962 km
3,705 mi / 3,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BAH PHW
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code BAH PHW
ICAO Code OBBI FAPH
City Manama Phalaborwa
Country Bahrain South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Manama (BAH) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 5,962 kilometers (3,705 miles / 3,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bahrain with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Manama, it's 04:05 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,426 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Bahrain International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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