Flight time: around 8.5 hours
Route overview
One of the more established African routes into Doha, providing a direct link between southern Africa and Qatar Airways' wider Middle East and Asia network.
Tips for this route
Given the flight length, an overnight departure is usually the more comfortable option if it's available on your travel dates — check both directions before assuming only one time is offered.
Planning the rest of your trip
Once you land, see our complete Doha travel guide for where to stay and what to see, or our one-day itinerary if your time in the city is limited. If you're connecting onward through Doha rather than stopping, our layover guide covers how to make use of a few hours between flights.