How far is it from Leh to Gilgit?

The distance between Leh and Gilgit is 479 km.

How long does it take to get from Leh to Gilgit?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Leh to Gilgit, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Leh and Gilgit?

Gilgit is 30 min behind Leh. It is currently 3:42 PM in Leh and 3:12 PM in Gilgit.

Where can I stay near Gilgit?

There are 53+ hotels available in Gilgit.

Leh to Gilgit - 2 ways to travel via plane

There are 2 ways to get from Leh to Gilgit by plane or unknown

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Fly Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Srinagar International Airport, travel
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1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane IXL - SXR
2. Walk from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Gilgitunknown
5h 10m
Travel to Skardu Airport, fly to Gilgit
1. Walk from Leh to Skardu Airport (KDU)unknown
2. Fly from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Gilgit (GIL)plane KDU - GIL
7h 58m

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Leh, India and Gilgit, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Leh to Gilgit. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) airport, fly to Srinagar International Airport (SXR), then travel to Gilgit. Alternatively, you can travel to Skardu Airport (KDU) airport then fly to Gilgit (GIL).

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