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GAI to XSB: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport)
6,984 mi
11,239 km · 6,069 nm
14h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,984 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-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, 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 XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from XSB?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) is 6,984 miles (11,239 km, 6,069 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to XSB?
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 Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is 8 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to XSB?
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