GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
12,419 km
7,717 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
12,419 km
7,717 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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GIL MCO
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code GIL MCO
ICAO Code OPGT KMCO
City Gilgit Orlando
Country Pakistan United States
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/New_York
Elevation 4,796 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 28.430000, -81.310000

Gilgit (GIL) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 12,419 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Gilgit, it's 05:27 in Orlando. 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 4,700 feet between the two airports. Orlando International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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