Karachi to Balkh flights
Balkh lies 1,323 km (822 mi) north of Karachi, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Karachi | Balkh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Afghanistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 114,883 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) |
| Nearest large airport | KHI, 16 km out | MZR, 29 km out |
Clocks in Balkh are 30 min behind Karachi right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands only 1 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Balkh
Crossing from Pakistan into Afghanistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Afghani (AFN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +93; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Balkh
Balkh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 10,437-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Termez Airport (TMJ, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,437 ft | 1,284 ft |
| Termez Airport (regional) | TMJ | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,027 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Balkh from Karachi?
1,323 km (822 mi) in a straight line, north of Karachi.
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Balkh by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karachi and Balkh?
Balkh is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kabul against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Karachi to Balkh flights?
Typically Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR); Balkh also has TMJ.
What currency do I need in Balkh?
The Afghani (AFN).
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.