DEL
New Delhi
India
858 km
533 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
858 km
533 mi / 463 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
343°
north northwest

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DEL GIL
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code DEL GIL
ICAO Code VIDP OPGT
City New Delhi Gilgit
Country India Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Karachi
Elevation 777 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.920000, 74.330000

New Delhi (DEL) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 858 kilometers (533 miles / 463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 03:02 in New Delhi, it's 02:32 in Gilgit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,019 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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