GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
1,384 km
860 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,384 km
860 mi / 748 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.75h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
128°
southeast

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GIL KTM
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GIL KTM
ICAO Code OPGT VNKT
City Gilgit Kathmandu
Country Pakistan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,796 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 27.700000, 85.360000

Gilgit (GIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,384 kilometers (860 miles / 748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Gilgit, it's 22:55 in Kathmandu.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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