DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
2,045 km
1,271 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
2,045 km
1,271 mi / 1,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
315°
northwest

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DAC GIL
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code DAC GIL
ICAO Code VGHS OPGT
City Dhaka Gilgit
Country Bangladesh Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 35.920000, 74.330000

Dhaka (DAC) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 2,045 kilometers (1,271 miles / 1,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Dhaka, it's 16:31 in Gilgit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,766 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 127° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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