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GAI to IOS: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,467 mi
7,189 km · 3,882 nm
9h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,467 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 14m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from IOS?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,467 miles (7,189 km, 3,882 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 14m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 1 hour ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to IOS?
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