Karachi to Kabul flights
Kabul lies 1,095 km (680 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 9 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 | Kabul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Afghanistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) |
| Nearest large airport | KHI, 16 km out | KBL, 6 km out |
Clocks in Kabul are 30 min behind Karachi right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kabul
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 Kabul
Kabul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kabul International Airport (KBL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul International Airport | KBL | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,483 ft | 5,877 ft |
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Staying in Kabul
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Kabul. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (1), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 35 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kabul from Karachi?
1,095 km (680 mi) in a straight line, north of Karachi.
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Kabul by air?
About 2 h 9 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 Kabul?
Kabul is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kabul against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Karachi to Kabul flights?
Typically Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What currency do I need in Kabul?
The Afghani (AFN).
Where can I stay in Kabul?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Kabul, 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.