The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 13,591 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Doha, it's 20:22 in Antartica. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,448 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.