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GAI to BIF: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
1,711 mi
2,753 km · 1,486 nm
3h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,711 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 49m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from BIF?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to El Paso (BIF) is 1,711 miles (2,753 km, 1,486 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and El Paso?
El Paso is 2 hours behind Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to BIF?
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