BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,613 km
2,245 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
3,613 km
2,245 mi / 1,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK GIL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code BKK GIL
ICAO Code VTBS OPGT
City Bangkok Gilgit
Country Thailand Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Karachi
Elevation 5 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.920000, 74.330000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 3,613 kilometers (2,245 miles / 1,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Bangkok, it's 20:07 in Gilgit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,791 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 126° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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