GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
6,598 km
4,100 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,598 km
4,100 mi / 3,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
300°
west northwest

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GIL MAD
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GIL MAD
ICAO Code OPGT LEMD
City Gilgit Madrid
Country Pakistan Spain
Timezone Asia/Karachi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,796 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 40.490000, -3.570000

Gilgit (GIL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 6,598 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in Gilgit, it's 08:51 in Madrid. 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 2,795 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 67° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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