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GAI to IST: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,190 mi
8,353 km · 4,510 nm
10h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,190 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from IST?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,190 miles (8,353 km, 4,510 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 39m 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to IST?
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