DOH
Doha
Qatar
5,897 km
3,664 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
5,897 km
3,664 mi / 3,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DOH PHW
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code DOH PHW
ICAO Code OTHH FAPH
City Doha Phalaborwa
Country Qatar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Doha (DOH) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 5,897 kilometers (3,664 miles / 3,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Qatar 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 03:59 in Doha, it's 02:59 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,419 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 23° (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 Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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