DOH
Doha
Qatar
13,337 km
8,287 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,337 km
8,287 mi / 7,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
95°
east

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DOH SWJ
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code DOH SWJ
ICAO Code OTHH NVSX
City Doha Malekula Island
Country Qatar Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Qatar Pacific/Efate
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Doha (DOH) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 13,337 kilometers (8,287 miles / 7,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Qatar with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Doha, it's 07:29 in Malekula Island. With a 8-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 290° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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