GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
5,642 km
3,506 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
5,642 km
3,506 mi / 3,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
301°
west northwest

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GIL NCE
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code GIL NCE
ICAO Code OPGT LFMN
City Gilgit Nice
Country Pakistan France
Timezone Asia/Karachi Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,796 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 43.660000, 7.220000

Gilgit (GIL) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 5,642 kilometers (3,506 miles / 3,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 France. 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 22:04 in Gilgit, it's 18:04 in Nice. 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 4,784 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 74° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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