BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,150 km
6,929 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
11,150 km
6,929 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
24°
north northeast

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BWI GIL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code BWI GIL
ICAO Code KBWI OPGT
City Baltimore Gilgit
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 143 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 35.920000, 74.330000

Baltimore (BWI) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 11,150 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 United States with Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Baltimore, it's 20:44 in Gilgit. With a 10-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 4,653 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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