Fort Lauderdale to Doha
15h 43m The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) covers 12,308 km (7,648 miles) and takes approximately 15h 43m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 46°, passing near 49.6° N, 13.8° 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 23m | 22h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 47m | 16h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 41m | 14h 06m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 29m | 14h 54m |
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
| FLL | DOH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Doha |
| Country | United States | Qatar |
| ICAO | KFLL | OTHH |
| Coordinates | 26.0726, -80.1527 | 25.2731, 51.6081 |
| Elevation | 9 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Doha?
A non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Doha (DOH) takes about 15h 43m. The great-circle distance is 12,308 km (7,648 miles, 6,646 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 46°.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Doha?
12,308 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,648 miles or 6,646 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 FLL and DOH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,308 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 43m 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.
Other routes from Fort Lauderdale
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.