Skardu Airport
Skardu · PakistanICAO OPSD
Skardu Airport (KDU) is an airport serving Skardu, Pakistan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 20' 7.8" N, 75° 32' 9.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet (2,230 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Karachi (GMT+5).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KDU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISB | Islamabad, Pakistan | 196 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 81 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KDU
1 active airline serving Skardu 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 Skardu Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgit Airport | GIL | Gilgit | Pakistan | 127 km |
| Sheikh ul Alam Airport | SXR | Srinagar | India | 165 km |
| Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport | IXL | Leh | India | 227 km |
| Jammu Airport | IXJ | Jammu | India | 301 km |
| Kangra Airport | DHM | Kangra | India | 358 km |
| Sialkot Airport | SKT | Sialkot | Pakistan | 329 km |
| Chitral Airport | CJL | Chitral | Pakistan | 344 km |
| Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport | ATQ | Amritsar | India | 408 km |
Other Airports in Pakistan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 20' 7.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 75° 32' 9.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.335499
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 75.536003
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 11:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,316 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,230 m
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