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GAI to SUI: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Sukhumi (Sukhumi Dranda Airport)
5,581 mi
8,982 km · 4,850 nm
11h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,581 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 25m 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
- SUI — Sukhumi Dranda Airport · Sukhumi, Georgia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near SUI
- AER · Sochi International Airport72 mi away
- KUT · Kopitnari Airport84 mi away
- BUS · Batumi International Airport90 mi away
- NAL · Nalchik Airport134 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from SUI?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Sukhumi (SUI) is 5,581 miles (8,982 km, 4,850 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to SUI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 25m 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 Sukhumi?
Sukhumi is 8 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to SUI?
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