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GAI to KMG: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
7,996 mi
12,869 km · 6,948 nm
16h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,996 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 9m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- KMG — Kunming Changshui International Airport · Kunming, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near KMG
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base79 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport122 mi away
- ACX · Xingyi Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from KMG?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Kunming (KMG) is 7,996 miles (12,869 km, 6,948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to KMG?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GAI to KMG?
Nonstop service on GAI–KMG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and Kunming?
Kunming is 13 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to KMG?
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Why are some GAI to KMG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GAI–KMG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.