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GAI to KHT: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Khost (Khost Airport)
7,003 mi
11,270 km · 6,085 nm
14h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,003 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- KHT — Khost Airport · Khost, Afghanistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near KHT
- PAJ · Parachinar Airport40 mi away
- BNP · Bannu Airport42 mi away
- OAA · Shank Air Base65 mi away
- OAS · Sharana Airstrip66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from KHT?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Khost (KHT) is 7,003 miles (11,270 km, 6,085 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to KHT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 12m 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 Khost?
Khost is 8.5 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to KHT?
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