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GAI to ODY: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport)
8,301 mi
13,359 km · 7,213 nm
16h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,301 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 45m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near ODY
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport43 mi away
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport55 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport67 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from ODY?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 8,301 miles (13,359 km, 7,213 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to ODY?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 45m 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 Muang Xay?
Muang Xay is 11 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to ODY?
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