Day trip from Abbottabad to Skardu
Skardu lies 256 km (159 mi) north-east of Abbottabad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 256 km (159 mi) apart, Skardu is a realistic day trip from Abbottabad: about 4 h 10 min each way by road.
| Abbottabad | Skardu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 275,890 | 260,000 |
| Elevation | 1,241 m (4,072 ft) | 2,241 m (7,352 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
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Common questions
How far is Skardu from Abbottabad?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Abbottabad; by road roughly 312 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abbottabad to Skardu by road?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abbottabad and Skardu?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.