GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
5,668 km
3,522 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,668 km
3,522 mi / 3,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIL NBO
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GIL NBO
ICAO Code OPGT HKJK
City Gilgit Nairobi
Country Pakistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Karachi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,796 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gilgit (GIL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,668 kilometers (3,522 miles / 3,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Gilgit, it's 23:44 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 39° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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