DOH
Doha
Qatar
6,496 km
4,036 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
6,496 km
4,036 mi / 3,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
206°
south southwest

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DOH WEL
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code DOH WEL
ICAO Code OTHH FAWM
City Doha Welkom
Country Qatar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Doha (DOH) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 6,496 kilometers (4,036 miles / 3,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 07:31 in Doha, it's 06:31 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,386 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Hamad International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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