CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,315 km
5,167 miles
KHI
Karachi
Pakistan
Distance
8,315 km
5,167 mi / 4,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KHI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jinnah International Airport
IATA Code CPT KHI
ICAO Code FACT OPKC
City Cape Town Karachi
Country South Africa Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Karachi
Elevation 151 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.910000, 67.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Karachi (KHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan is 8,315 kilometers (5,167 miles / 4,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Cape Town, it's 00:30 in Karachi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karachi (KHI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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