CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,391 km
1,486 miles
KHI
Karachi
Pakistan
Distance
2,391 km
1,486 mi / 1,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB KHI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Jinnah International Airport
IATA Code CMB KHI
ICAO Code VCBI OPKC
City Colombo Karachi
Country Sri Lanka Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 30 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.910000, 67.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Karachi (KHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan is 2,391 kilometers (1,486 miles / 1,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Colombo, it's 02:16 in Karachi.

The return flight from Karachi (KHI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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