GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
4,590 km
2,852 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
4,590 km
2,852 mi / 2,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
72°
east northeast

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GIL ICN
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GIL ICN
ICAO Code OPGT RKSI
City Gilgit Seoul
Country Pakistan South Korea
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,796 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 37.470000, 126.450000

Gilgit (GIL) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 4,590 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Gilgit, it's 12:43 in Seoul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,773 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 284° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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