Gujranwala to Skardu flights
Skardu lies 374 km (232 mi) north 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 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.
| Gujranwala | Skardu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 2.5 million | 260,000 |
| Elevation | 230 m (755 ft) | 2,241 m (7,352 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | SKT, 45 km out | KDU, 10 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 Skardu
Skardu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Skardu International Airport (KDU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,995-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skardu International Airport | KDU | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,995 ft | 7,316 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Skardu from Gujranwala?
374 km (232 mi) in a straight line, north of Gujranwala.
How long does it take to get from Gujranwala to Skardu by air?
About 1 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 Gujranwala and Skardu?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gujranwala to Skardu flights?
Typically Sialkot International Airport (SKT) to Skardu International Airport (KDU).
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.