DCA
Washington
United States
37 km
23 miles
GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
Distance
37 km
23 mi / 20 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA GAI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Montgomery County Airpark
IATA Code DCA GAI
ICAO Code KDCA KGAI
City Washington Gaithersburg
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 539 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 39.170000, -77.170000

Washington (DCA) to Gaithersburg (GAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States is 37 kilometers (23 miles / 20 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Washington, it's 05:48 in Gaithersburg.

The return flight from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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