DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,009 km
3,734 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
6,009 km
3,734 mi / 3,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR GIL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code DAR GIL
ICAO Code HTDA OPGT
City Dar es Salaam Gilgit
Country Tanzania Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Karachi
Elevation 182 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 35.920000, 74.330000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 6,009 kilometers (3,734 miles / 3,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Dar es Salaam, it's 19:18 in Gilgit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,614 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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