GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
6,438 km
4,001 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
6,438 km
4,001 mi / 3,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

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GAI HAM
Airport Name Montgomery County Airpark Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GAI HAM
ICAO Code KGAI EDDH
City Gaithersburg Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 539 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 39.170000, -77.170000 53.630000, 9.990000

Gaithersburg (GAI) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 6,438 kilometers (4,001 miles / 3,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Gaithersburg, it's 07:01 in Hamburg. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Gaithersburg (GAI) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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