DOH
Doha
Qatar
12,967 km
8,057 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
12,967 km
8,057 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DOH IWS
Airport Name Hamad International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code DOH IWS
ICAO Code OTHH KIWS
City Doha Houston
Country Qatar United States
Timezone Asia/Qatar America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 29.820000, -95.670000

Doha (DOH) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 12,967 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:16 in Doha, it's 15:16 in Houston. 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 Houston (IWS) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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