DOH
Doha
Qatar
6,231 km
3,872 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
6,231 km
3,872 mi / 3,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
206°
south southwest

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DOH GCJ
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code DOH GCJ
ICAO Code OTHH FAGC
City Doha Midrand
Country Qatar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Doha (DOH) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 6,231 kilometers (3,872 miles / 3,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 00:00 in Doha, it's 23:00 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,312 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 26° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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