Gilgit Airport
Gilgit · PakistanICAO OPGT
Gilgit Airport (GIL) is an airport serving Gilgit, Pakistan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 55' 7.7" N, 74° 20' 1.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,796 feet (1,462 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Karachi (GMT+5).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from GIL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISB | Islamabad, Pakistan | 183 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 75 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GIL
1 active airline serving Gilgit Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Gilgit Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skardu Airport | KDU | Skardu | Pakistan | 127 km |
| Sheikh ul Alam Airport | SXR | Srinagar | India | 218 km |
| Chitral Airport | CJL | Chitral | Pakistan | 229 km |
| Sialkot Airport | SKT | Sialkot | Pakistan | 375 km |
| Jammu Airport | IXJ | Jammu | India | 361 km |
| New Islamabad International Airport | ISB | Islamabad | Pakistan | 295 km |
| Alama Iqbal International Airport | LHE | Lahore | Pakistan | 488 km |
| Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport | ATQ | Amritsar | India | 469 km |
Other Airports in Pakistan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 55' 7.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 74° 20' 1.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.918800
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 74.333603
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 11:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,796 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,462 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Gilgit Airport?
How many destinations can you fly to from GIL?
What airlines fly from GIL?
What timezone is Gilgit Airport in?
What is the elevation of Gilgit Airport?
Dig deeper from GIL
External References
Learn more about Gilgit Airport from these external sources.
Loading globe...
Distance calculator
From GIL → any destination