DOH
Doha
Qatar
4,947 km
3,074 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
4,947 km
3,074 mi / 2,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
214°
south southwest

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DOH KIW
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code DOH KIW
ICAO Code OTHH FLSO
City Doha Kitwe
Country Qatar Zambia
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 13 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Doha (DOH) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 4,947 kilometers (3,074 miles / 2,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Zambia. 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 10:33 in Doha, it's 09:33 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,132 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 31° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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