AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
15,764 km
9,795 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
15,764 km
9,795 mi / 8,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
74°
east northeast

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AEP GIL
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Gilgit Airport
IATA Code AEP GIL
ICAO Code SABE OPGT
City Buenos Aires Gilgit
Country Argentina Pakistan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Karachi
Elevation 18 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 35.920000, 74.330000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 15,764 kilometers (9,795 miles / 8,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Buenos Aires, it's 20:25 in Gilgit. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,778 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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