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KBR to GIL: distance & flight time
Kota Bahru (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) → Gilgit (Gilgit Airport)
2,713 mi
4,366 km · 2,358 nm
5h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,713 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 47m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KBR — Sultan Ismail Petra Airport · Kota Bahru, Malaysia
- GIL — Gilgit Airport · Gilgit, Pakistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KBR
- NAW · Narathiwat Airport45 mi away
- RDN · LTS Pulau Redang Airport56 mi away
- TGG · Sultan Mahmud Airport78 mi away
- PAN · Pattani Airport89 mi away
Near GIL
- KDU · Skardu Airport79 mi away
- MFG · Muzaffarabad Airport119 mi away
- SDT · Saidu Sharif Airport135 mi away
- SXR · Sheikh ul Alam Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KBR from GIL?
The flight distance from Kota Bahru (KBR) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2,713 miles (4,366 km, 2,358 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KBR to GIL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 47m 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 KBR to GIL?
Nonstop service on KBR–GIL 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 5h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kota Bahru and Gilgit?
Gilgit is 3 hours behind Kota Bahru.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KBR to GIL?
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Why are some KBR to GIL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KBR–GIL 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.