GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
3,696 km
2,297 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
3,696 km
2,297 mi / 1,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
70°
east northeast

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GIL PEK
Airport Name Gilgit Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GIL PEK
ICAO Code OPGT ZBAA
City Gilgit Beijing
Country Pakistan China
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,796 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.920000, 74.330000 40.080000, 116.580000

Gilgit (GIL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 3,696 kilometers (2,297 miles / 1,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Gilgit, it's 21:28 in Beijing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,680 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Gilgit Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Gilgit (GIL) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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