DOH
Doha
Qatar
11,626 km
7,224 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
11,626 km
7,224 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DOH LEX
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code DOH LEX
ICAO Code OTHH KLEX
City Doha Lexington
Country Qatar United States
Timezone Asia/Qatar America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 38.040000, -84.610000

Doha (DOH) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 11,626 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 21:24 in Doha, it's 13:24 in Lexington. With a 8-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 Lexington (LEX) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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