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GAI to HOE: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport)
8,328 mi
13,403 km · 7,237 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,328 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near HOE
- THL · Tachileik Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport79 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from HOE?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Huay Xai (HOE) is 8,328 miles (13,403 km, 7,237 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to HOE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m 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 Huay Xai?
Huay Xai is 11 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to HOE?
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