DEN
Denver
United States
11,588 km
7,201 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
11,588 km
7,201 mi / 6,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Denver
Heading
north

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DEN GIL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code DEN GIL
ICAO Code KDEN OPGT
City Denver Gilgit
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Karachi
Elevation 5,434 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 35.920000, 74.330000

Denver (DEN) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 11,588 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:16 in Denver, it's 15:16 in Gilgit. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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