Chengdu to Model Town flights
Model Town lies 2,825 km (1,756 mi) west of Chengdu, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chengdu | Model Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Pakistan |
| Population | 20.9 million | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | LHE, 9 km out |
Clocks in Model Town are 3 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 4 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Model Town
Crossing from China into Pakistan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (PKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Model Town
Model Town is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | LHE | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,024 ft | 712 ft |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | ATQ | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,000 ft | 756 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Model Town from Chengdu?
2,825 km (1,756 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Model Town by air?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Model Town?
Model Town is 3 h behind at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Model Town flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE); Model Town also has ATQ.
What currency do I need in Model Town?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.