IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,971 km
2,467 miles
KHI
Karachi
Pakistan
Distance
3,971 km
2,467 mi / 2,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
105°
east southeast

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IST KHI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jinnah International Airport
IATA Code IST KHI
ICAO Code LTFM OPKC
City Istanbul Karachi
Country Turkey Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Karachi
Elevation 325 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 24.910000, 67.160000

Istanbul (IST) to Karachi (KHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan is 3,971 kilometers (2,467 miles / 2,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Turkey with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Istanbul, it's 17:22 in Karachi.

The return flight from Karachi (KHI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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