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IMK to GYY: distance & flight time
Simikot (Simikot Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
7,443 mi
11,979 km · 6,468 nm
15h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,443 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 4m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IMK — Simikot Airport · Simikot, Nepal
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IMK
- BJU · Bajura Airport34 mi away
- BJH · Bajhang Airport48 mi away
- JUM · Jumla Airport53 mi away
- DOP · Dolpa Airport91 mi away
Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IMK from GYY?
The flight distance from Simikot (IMK) to Gary (GYY) is 7,443 miles (11,979 km, 6,468 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IMK to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from IMK to GYY?
Nonstop service on IMK–GYY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Simikot and Gary?
Gary is 11.7 hours behind Simikot.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IMK to GYY?
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Why are some IMK to GYY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IMK–GYY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.