DOH
Doha
Qatar
5,959 km
3,703 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
5,959 km
3,703 mi / 3,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DOH PTG
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code DOH PTG
ICAO Code OTHH FAPP
City Doha Potgietersrus
Country Qatar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Doha (DOH) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 5,959 kilometers (3,703 miles / 3,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 19:17 in Doha, it's 18:17 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,063 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 25° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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