BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,212 km
3,860 miles
GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
Distance
6,212 km
3,860 mi / 3,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
292°
west northwest

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BRU GAI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Montgomery County Airpark
IATA Code BRU GAI
ICAO Code EBBR KGAI
City Brussels Gaithersburg
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 184 ft 539 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 39.170000, -77.170000

Brussels (BRU) to Gaithersburg (GAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States is 6,212 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Brussels, it's 01:08 in Gaithersburg. 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 Gaithersburg (GAI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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