GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
4,099 km
2,547 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
4,099 km
2,547 mi / 2,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
101°
east

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GIL HKG
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GIL HKG
ICAO Code OPGT VHHH
City Gilgit Hong Kong
Country Pakistan Hong Kong
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 4,796 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 22.310000, 113.920000

Gilgit (GIL) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 4,099 kilometers (2,547 miles / 2,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Gilgit, it's 01:51 in Hong Kong. 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 4,768 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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