San Francisco to Doha
16h 34m The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) covers 12,994 km (8,074 miles) and takes approximately 16h 34m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 6°, passing near 82.1° N, 16.1° 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 | 23h 37m | 24h 03m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 40m | 17h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 26m | 14h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 17m | 15h 42m |
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
| SFO | DOH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | San Francisco International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| City | San Francisco | Doha |
| Country | United States | Qatar |
| ICAO | KSFO | OTHH |
| Coordinates | 37.6198, -122.3748 | 25.2731, 51.6081 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Doha?
A non-stop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Doha (DOH) takes about 16h 34m. The great-circle distance is 12,994 km (8,074 miles, 7,016 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 6°.
How far is San Francisco from Doha?
12,994 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,074 miles or 7,016 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 SFO and DOH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,994 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 16h 34m 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 San Francisco
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.