GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
16,109 km
10,010 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
16,109 km
10,010 mi / 8,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
306°
northwest

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GIL LIM
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GIL LIM
ICAO Code OPGT SPJC
City Gilgit Lima
Country Pakistan Peru
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Lima
Elevation 4,796 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Gilgit (GIL) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 16,109 kilometers (10,010 miles / 8,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Gilgit, it's 10:19 in Lima. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,683 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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