Doha to Miami
15h 45m The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Miami International Airport (MIA) covers 12,340 km (7,667 miles) and takes approximately 15h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 314°, passing near 49.5° N, 14.1° 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 | 22h 26m | 22h 51m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 49m | 16h 14m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 43m | 14h 08m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 31m | 14h 56m |
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 | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamad International Airport | Miami International Airport |
| City | Doha | Miami |
| Country | Qatar | United States |
| ICAO | OTHH | KMIA |
| Coordinates | 25.2731, 51.6081 | 25.796, -80.2898 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 8 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Doha to Miami?
A non-stop flight from Doha (DOH) to Miami (MIA) takes about 15h 45m. The great-circle distance is 12,340 km (7,667 miles, 6,663 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 314°.
How far is Doha from Miami?
12,340 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,667 miles or 6,663 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 MIA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,340 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 45m 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.