Distance from Gilgit to Cot
Gilgit → Cot
14,431 km
≈ 8,967 miles · 7,792 nautical miles
GilgitCot
18 h 26 min
Flight (if direct)
8 d 16 h
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (332°)
-11 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 14,431 km (8,967 miles), the route from Gilgit to Cot is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 18 h 26 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Vernet-les-Bains, France.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 14,431 km / 8,967 mi / 7,792 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 18,760 km / 11,657 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 18 h 26 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 8 d 16 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 332° — north-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Vernet-les-Bains, France |
| Time difference | Cot is -11 h (UTC+05:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Gilgit coordinates | 35.9187, 74.3125 |
| Cot coordinates | 9.8945, -83.873 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Gilgit and Cot — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cot from Gilgit?
Cot is 14,431 km (8,967 miles) from Gilgit measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 18,760 km (11,657 mi).
How long is the flight from Gilgit to Cot?
If a direct flight operates between Gilgit and Cot, it would take approximately 18 h 26 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Gilgit and Cot?
Cot has 11 hours behind Gilgit. Gilgit uses UTC+05:00 and Cot uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Gilgit and Cot?
The geographic midpoint between Gilgit and Cot is near Vernet-les-Bains, France, roughly 7,216 km from each city.
In which direction is Cot from Gilgit?
Cot lies to the north-northwest of Gilgit, at an initial bearing of 332°.