Doha to Austin
16h 37m The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) covers 13,032 km (8,098 miles) and takes approximately 16h 37m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 330°, passing near 63.2° N, 18.3° 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 | 23h 42m | 24h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 42m | 17h 08m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 29m | 14h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 20m | 15h 45m |
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 | AUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamad International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport |
| City | Doha | Austin |
| Country | Qatar | United States |
| ICAO | OTHH | KAUS |
| Coordinates | 25.2731, 51.6081 | 30.1975, -97.662 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 542 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Doha to Austin?
A non-stop flight from Doha (DOH) to Austin (AUS) takes about 16h 37m. The great-circle distance is 13,032 km (8,098 miles, 7,037 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 330°.
How far is Doha from Austin?
13,032 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,098 miles or 7,037 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 AUS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,032 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 16h 37m 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.