CCU
Kolkata
India
2,008 km
1,248 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
2,008 km
1,248 mi / 1,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
320°
northwest

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CCU GIL
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code CCU GIL
ICAO Code VECC OPGT
City Kolkata Gilgit
Country India Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Karachi
Elevation 16 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 35.920000, 74.330000

Kolkata (CCU) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 2,008 kilometers (1,248 miles / 1,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:11 in Kolkata, it's 01:41 in Gilgit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,780 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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