Riyadh to Doha flights
Doha lies 489 km (304 mi) east of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Riyadh | Doha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Qatar |
| Population | 4.2 million | 344,939 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | DIA, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Doha
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Qatar: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (QAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +974; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Doha
Doha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Doha International Airport (DIA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 15,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hamad International Airport (DOH, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha International Airport | DIA | 5 km (3 mi) | 15,000 ft | 35 ft |
| Hamad International Airport | DOH | 8 km (5 mi) | 15,912 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Doha from Riyadh?
489 km (304 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Doha by air?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Doha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Doha flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Doha International Airport (DIA); Doha also has DOH.
What currency do I need in Doha?
The Rial (QAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.