ATH
Athens
Greece
4,429 km
2,752 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
4,429 km
2,752 mi / 2,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Athens
Heading
77°
east northeast

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ATH GIL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code ATH GIL
ICAO Code LGAV OPGT
City Athens Gilgit
Country Greece Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Karachi
Elevation 308 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.920000, 74.330000

Athens (ATH) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 4,429 kilometers (2,752 miles / 2,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Athens, it's 11:23 in Gilgit. 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 4,488 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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