The flight distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 959 kilometers (596 miles / 518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Gaithersburg, it's 22:23 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Gaithersburg (GAI) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.