CTU
Chengdu
China
2,806 km
1,744 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
2,806 km
1,744 mi / 1,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

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CTU GIL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code CTU GIL
ICAO Code ZUUU OPGT
City Chengdu Gilgit
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.920000, 74.330000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 2,806 kilometers (1,744 miles / 1,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 22:40 in Chengdu, it's 19:40 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 3,171 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 94° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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