GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
2,570 km
1,597 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,570 km
1,597 mi / 1,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
261°
west

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GIL KWI
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GIL KWI
ICAO Code OPGT OKKK
City Gilgit Kuwait City
Country Pakistan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,796 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gilgit (GIL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,570 kilometers (1,597 miles / 1,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:10 in Gilgit, it's 23:10 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,590 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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