New York to Doha (JFK–DIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Doha
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 6,691 mi 12h 4m nonstop +7h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and DIA, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to DIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Doha is 7 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · DIA: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Doha.
Distance & Flight Time
6,691 mi / 10,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 4m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Qatar visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Hamad International Airport (DOH), immigration stamps your passport quickly. The 90-day period can be extended once for another 90 days at the Ministry of Interior in Doha.

Qatar occupies a peninsula on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Doha's National Museum of Qatar (designed by Jean Nouvel), the Museum of Islamic Art (designed by I.M. Pei), and Souq Waqif are the main cultural draws. The Pearl-Qatar island and Lusail City, built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, are modern developments with restaurants, hotels, and waterfront promenades. Alcohol is available at licensed hotel bars and restaurants but not at retail shops.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Doha run about 12 hours 30 minutes on Qatar Airways. Washington Dulles (IAD) to DOH runs about 13 hours on Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways also serves Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, and Philadelphia nonstop. Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), pegged at 3.64 QAR per $1. Card payments work everywhere. The Doha Metro has 3 lines: the Red Line connects Hamad International Airport to West Bay and Lusail in about 35 minutes for QAR 2 ($0.55) per ride or QAR 6 ($1.65) for a day pass. Taxis start at QAR 10 ($2.75). Uber and Karwa operate throughout Doha.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–DIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Doha route.
Route details
Distance6,691 mi / 10,768 km
Flight time12h 4m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DIA
Full nameDoha International Airport
IATA / ICAODIA / OTBD
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to DIA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Doha International Airport take approximately 12h 4m. The route covers 6,691 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to DIA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Doha is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from DIA to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to DIA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Doha International Airport (DIA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to DIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to DIA ranges from 12 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,691 miles (10,768 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.