CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,984 km
2,475 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
3,984 km
2,475 mi / 2,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CAN GIL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code CAN GIL
ICAO Code ZGGG OPGT
City Guangzhou Gilgit
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 50 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.920000, 74.330000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 3,984 kilometers (2,475 miles / 2,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 China with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:25 in Guangzhou, it's 20:25 in Gilgit. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,746 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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