Mexico City to Doha
17h 58m The flight from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) covers 14,119 km (8,773 miles) and takes approximately 17h 58m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 34°, passing near 58.3° N, 28.3° 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 | 25h 40m | 26h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 06m | 18h 31m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 41m | 16h 06m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 37m | 17h 02m |
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
| MEX | DOH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| City | Mexico City | Doha |
| Country | Mexico | Qatar |
| ICAO | MMMX | OTHH |
| Coordinates | 19.4358, -99.0703 | 25.2731, 51.6081 |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Doha?
A non-stop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Doha (DOH) takes about 17h 58m. The great-circle distance is 14,119 km (8,773 miles, 7,624 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 34°.
How far is Mexico City from Doha?
14,119 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,773 miles or 7,624 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 MEX and DOH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,119 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 58m 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 Mexico City
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.