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GAI to EMD: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Emerald (Emerald Airport)
9,588 mi
15,430 km · 8,331 nm
19h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- EMD — Emerald Airport · Emerald, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near EMD
- BLT · Blackwater Airport40 mi away
- CMQ · Clermont Airport65 mi away
- DYA · Dysart Airport66 mi away
- ABH · Alpha Airport101 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from EMD?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Emerald (EMD) is 9,588 miles (15,430 km, 8,331 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to EMD?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 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 Emerald?
Emerald is 14 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to EMD?
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