DTW
Detroit
United States
621 km
386 miles
GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
Distance
621 km
386 mi / 335 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW GAI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Montgomery County Airpark
IATA Code DTW GAI
ICAO Code KDTW KGAI
City Detroit Gaithersburg
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 645 ft 539 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 39.170000, -77.170000

Detroit (DTW) to Gaithersburg (GAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States is 621 kilometers (386 miles / 335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 04:23 in Detroit, it's 04:23 in Gaithersburg.

The return flight from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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