ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,248 km
5,125 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
8,248 km
5,125 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC GIL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code ACC GIL
ICAO Code DGAA OPGT
City Accra Gilgit
Country Ghana Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Karachi
Elevation 205 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.920000, 74.330000

Accra (ACC) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 8,248 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,453 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 Ghana 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 13:58 in Accra, it's 18:58 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 4,591 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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