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GAI to DWC: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,046 mi
11,340 km · 6,123 nm
14h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,046 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from DWC?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,046 miles (11,340 km, 6,123 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 17m 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to DWC?
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