BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,655 km
3,514 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
5,655 km
3,514 mi / 3,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
79°
east northeast

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BRU GIL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code BRU GIL
ICAO Code EBBR OPGT
City Brussels Gilgit
Country Belgium Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Karachi
Elevation 184 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 35.920000, 74.330000

Brussels (BRU) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 5,655 kilometers (3,514 miles / 3,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:49 in Brussels, it's 16:49 in Gilgit. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,612 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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