Ibb to Karachi flights
Karachi lies 2,677 km (1,663 mi) north-east of Ibb, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ibb | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Yemen | Pakistan |
| Population | 771,514 | 11.6 million |
| Elevation | 1,931 m (6,335 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | TAI, 32 km out | KHI, 16 km out |
Clocks in Karachi are 2 h ahead of Ibb right now, so a 4 h 11 min journey lands 6 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Karachi
Crossing from Yemen into Pakistan: money changes from the Rial to the Rupee (PKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ibb
Ibb is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taiz International Airport (TAI), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,040-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Karachi
Karachi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jinnah International Airport (KHI), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinnah International Airport | KHI | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,155 ft | 100 ft |
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Staying in Karachi
Our booking partner lists 487 places to stay in Karachi. Of the 290 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (162), and 10 are five-star. Across 50 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 21,198 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Karachi from Ibb?
2,677 km (1,663 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ibb.
How long does it take to get from Ibb to Karachi by air?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ibb and Karachi?
Karachi is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Aden).
Which airports are used for Ibb to Karachi flights?
Typically Taiz International Airport (TAI) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI).
What currency do I need in Karachi?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where can I stay in Karachi?
Our booking partner lists 487 places to stay in Karachi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.