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GAI to NHD: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Minhad AB (Al Minhad Air Base)
7,047 mi
11,341 km · 6,123 nm
14h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,047 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- NHD — Al Minhad Air Base · Minhad AB, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near NHD
- DXB · Dubai International Airport16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from NHD?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Minhad AB (NHD) is 7,047 miles (11,341 km, 6,123 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to NHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 17m 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 Minhad AB?
Minhad AB is 8 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to NHD?
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