DOH
Doha
Qatar
6,427 km
3,993 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
6,427 km
3,993 mi / 3,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DOH LAY
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code DOH LAY
ICAO Code OTHH FALY
City Doha Ladysmith
Country Qatar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Doha (DOH) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 6,427 kilometers (3,993 miles / 3,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 17:03 in Doha, it's 16:03 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,535 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 23° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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