Doha to Philadelphia
13h 59m The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) covers 10,919 km (6,785 miles) and takes approximately 13h 59m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 322°, passing near 54.6° N, 2.5° 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 | 19h 51m | 20h 16m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 00m | 14h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 08m | 12h 33m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 51m | 13h 16m |
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 | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamad International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| City | Doha | Philadelphia |
| Country | Qatar | United States |
| ICAO | OTHH | KPHL |
| Coordinates | 25.2731, 51.6081 | 39.8719, -75.2411 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 36 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Doha to Philadelphia?
A non-stop flight from Doha (DOH) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 13h 59m. The great-circle distance is 10,919 km (6,785 miles, 5,896 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 322°.
How far is Doha from Philadelphia?
10,919 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,785 miles or 5,896 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 PHL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,919 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 13h 59m 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.