Flights New York → Doha
JFK → DOH
How long is the flight from New York to Doha?
The flight from New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) takes about 13h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between New York, with its historic airport opened in 1948, and Doha, where the modern Hamad International Airport commenced operations in 2014. Serving as a gateway to the Middle East, Doha's airport handles over 17 million passengers annually, making it a bustling hub for international travel.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The New York (JFK) → Doha (DOH) route is operated by American Airlines, Qatar Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Doha the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Doha: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) heads north-east for about 10,770 km, a flight time of roughly 13h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Doha it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating JFK-DOH
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Frequently asked questions about JFK-DOH
The flight from New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) takes about 13h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Doha, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
