CWF
Lake Charles
United States
12,794 km
7,950 miles
DOH
Doha
Qatar
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

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CWF DOH
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Hamad International Airport
IATA Code CWF DOH
ICAO Code KCWF OTHH
City Lake Charles Doha
Country United States Qatar
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Qatar
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 25.260000, 51.610000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Doha (DOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Qatar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Lake Charles, it's 13:51 in Doha. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Doha (DOH) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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