ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,608 km
5,349 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
8,608 km
5,349 mi / 4,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
54°
northeast

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ABJ GIL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code ABJ GIL
ICAO Code DIAP OPGT
City Abidjan Gilgit
Country Ivory Coast Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Karachi
Elevation 21 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.920000, 74.330000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 8,608 kilometers (5,349 miles / 4,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Ivory Coast with Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Abidjan, it's 18:06 in Gilgit. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,775 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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