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GAI to DXB: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Dubai (Dubai International Airport)
7,034 mi
11,320 km · 6,112 nm
14h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,034 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 16m 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
- DXB — Dubai 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 DXB
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport11 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport28 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from DXB?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Dubai (DXB) is 7,034 miles (11,320 km, 6,112 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to DXB?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 16m 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 DXB?
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