Atlanta to Doha
15h 18m The flight from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) covers 11,985 km (7,447 miles) and takes approximately 15h 18m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 41°, passing near 56.3° N, 10.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 47m | 22h 13m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 22m | 15h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 19m | 13h 44m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 06m | 14h 31m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ATL | DOH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| City | Atlanta | Doha |
| Country | United States | Qatar |
| ICAO | KATL | OTHH |
| Coordinates | 33.6367, -84.4281 | 25.2731, 51.6081 |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Doha?
A non-stop flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Doha (DOH) takes about 15h 18m. The great-circle distance is 11,985 km (7,447 miles, 6,471 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 41°.
How far is Atlanta from Doha?
11,985 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,447 miles or 6,471 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ATL and DOH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,985 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 18m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.