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GAI to OAS: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Sharona (Sharana Airstrip)
6,988 mi
11,246 km · 6,072 nm
14h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,988 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 10m 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
- OAS — Sharana Airstrip · Sharona, 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 OAS
- GZI · Ghazni Airport37 mi away
- OAA · Shank Air Base57 mi away
- KHT · Khost Airport66 mi away
- WAF · Wana Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from OAS?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Sharona (OAS) is 6,988 miles (11,246 km, 6,072 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to OAS?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 10m 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 Sharona?
Sharona is 8.5 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to OAS?
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