Surat to Model Town flights
Model Town lies 1,153 km (717 mi) north of Surat, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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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| Surat | Model Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Pakistan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | STV, 13 km out | LHE, 9 km out |
Clocks in Model Town are 30 min behind Surat right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Model Town
Crossing from India into Pakistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (PKR); 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 Surat
Surat is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Surat International Airport (STV), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bhavnagar Airport (BHU, 91 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 Surat?
1,153 km (717 mi) in a straight line, north of Surat.
How long does it take to get from Surat to Model Town by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat and Model Town?
Model Town is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Surat to Model Town flights?
Typically Surat International Airport (STV) 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.