GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
3,748 km
2,329 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,748 km
2,329 mi / 2,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIL JED
Airport Name Gilgit Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GIL JED
ICAO Code OPGT OEJN
City Gilgit Jeddah
Country Pakistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,796 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gilgit (GIL) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 3,748 kilometers (2,329 miles / 2,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Gilgit, it's 22:39 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,748 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.