Doha to Rio De Janeiro
14h 44m The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) covers 11,526 km (7,162 miles) and takes approximately 14h 44m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 251°, passing near 1.8° N, 3.6° 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 57m | 21h 23m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 47m | 15h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 48m | 13h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 34m | 13h 59m |
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 | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamad International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| City | Doha | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Qatar | Brazil |
| ICAO | OTHH | SBGL |
| Coordinates | 25.2731, 51.6081 | -22.81, -43.2506 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Doha to Rio De Janeiro?
A non-stop flight from Doha (DOH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 14h 44m. The great-circle distance is 11,526 km (7,162 miles, 6,224 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 251°.
How far is Doha from Rio De Janeiro?
11,526 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,162 miles or 6,224 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 GIG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,526 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 44m 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.