Doha to Adelaide
14h 29m The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Adelaide International Airport (ADL) covers 11,322 km (7,035 miles) and takes approximately 14h 29m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 123°, passing near 6.6° S, 92.4° E 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 | 20h 35m | 21h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 31m | 14h 56m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 35m | 13h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 19m | 13h 44m |
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
| DOH | ADL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamad International Airport | Adelaide International Airport |
| City | Doha | Adelaide |
| Country | Qatar | Australia |
| ICAO | OTHH | YPAD |
| Coordinates | 25.2731, 51.6081 | -34.9475, 138.5334 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 20 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Doha to Adelaide?
A non-stop flight from Doha (DOH) to Adelaide (ADL) takes about 14h 29m. The great-circle distance is 11,322 km (7,035 miles, 6,113 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 123°.
How far is Doha from Adelaide?
11,322 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,035 miles or 6,113 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 DOH and ADL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,322 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 14h 29m 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.