Gujranwala to Rawalpindi flights
Rawalpindi lies 192 km (120 mi) north-west of Gujranwala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 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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| Gujranwala | Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 2.5 million | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 230 m (755 ft) | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | SKT, 45 km out | ISB, 21 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Gujranwala
Gujranwala is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sialkot International Airport (SKT), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 73 km), Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 76 km), Jammu Airport (IXJ, 85 km).
Arriving in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | ISB | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,001 ft | 1,761 ft |
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Staying in Rawalpindi
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (81), and 5 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,897 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rawalpindi from Gujranwala?
192 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Gujranwala.
How long does it take to get from Gujranwala to Rawalpindi by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gujranwala and Rawalpindi?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gujranwala to Rawalpindi flights?
Typically Sialkot International Airport (SKT) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Where can I stay in Rawalpindi?
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.