DOH
Doha
Qatar
8,110 km
5,039 miles
KIJ
Niigata
Japan
Distance
8,110 km
5,039 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
55°
northeast

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DOH KIJ
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Niigata Airport
IATA Code DOH KIJ
ICAO Code OTHH RJSN
City Doha Niigata
Country Qatar Japan
Timezone Asia/Qatar Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 37.960000, 139.120000

Doha (DOH) to Niigata (KIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan is 8,110 kilometers (5,039 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Doha, it's 03:50 in Niigata. 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.

The return flight from Niigata (KIJ) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 289° (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 Niigata Airport (KIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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