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GAI to XRH: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
9,773 mi
15,729 km · 8,493 nm
19h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,773 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 38m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from XRH?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Richmond (XRH) is 9,773 miles (15,729 km, 8,493 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 38m 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 Richmond?
Richmond is 14 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to XRH?
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