DOH
Doha
Qatar
12,946 km
8,044 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
12,946 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
72°
east northeast

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DOH MTK
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code DOH MTK
ICAO Code OTHH NGMN
City Doha Makin Island
Country Qatar Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Qatar Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 3.370000, 172.990000

Doha (DOH) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 12,946 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Doha, it's 05:55 in Makin Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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