DOH
Doha
Qatar
793 km
493 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
793 km
493 mi / 428 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
280°
west

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DOH ELQ
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code DOH ELQ
ICAO Code OTHH OEGS
City Doha N/A
Country Qatar Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Qatar Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 26.300000, 43.770000

Doha (DOH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 793 kilometers (493 miles / 428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Qatar with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:46 in Doha, it's 20:46 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,113 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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