Chitral Airport
Chitral · PakistanICAO OPCH
Chitral Airport (CJL) is an airport serving Chitral, Pakistan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 53' 11.8" N, 71° 48' 2.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,920 feet (1,500 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Karachi (GMT+5).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at CJL
1 active airline serving Chitral Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Chitral Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar International Airport | PEW | Peshawar | Pakistan | 212 km |
| Gilgit Airport | GIL | Gilgit | Pakistan | 229 km |
| New Islamabad International Airport | ISB | Islamabad | Pakistan | 275 km |
| Hamid Karzai International Airport | KBL | Kabul | Afghanistan | 277 km |
| Kulob Airport | TJU | Kulyab | Tajikistan | 293 km |
| Skardu Airport | KDU | Skardu | Pakistan | 344 km |
| Fergana International Airport | FEG | Fergana | Uzbekistan | 496 km |
| Sheikh ul Alam Airport | SXR | Srinagar | India | 344 km |
Other Airports in Pakistan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 53' 11.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 48' 2.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.886600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 71.800598
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 11:37 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,920 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,500 m
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