Karachi to Datun flights
Datun lies 4,887 km (3,037 mi) north-east of Karachi, +3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 1 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 | Datun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | China |
| Population | 11.6 million | 110,258 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KHI, 16 km out | JNG, 94 km out |
Clocks in Datun are 3 h ahead of Karachi right now, so a 7 h 1 min journey lands 10 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Datun
Crossing from Pakistan into China: money changes from the Rupee to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Datun
Datun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jining Da'an Airport (JNG), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jining Da'an Airport (regional) | JNG | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,186 ft | 171 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,887 km (3,037 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Datun from Karachi?
4,887 km (3,037 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karachi.
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Datun by air?
About 7 h 1 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 Datun?
Datun is 3 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Karachi to Datun flights?
Typically Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Jining Da'an Airport (JNG).
What currency do I need in Datun?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.