Karachi to Rawalpindi flights
Rawalpindi lies 1,134 km (705 mi) north-east of Karachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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.
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| Karachi | Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | KHI, 16 km out | ISB, 21 km out |
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 Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | ISB | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,001 ft | 1,761 ft |
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Staying in Rawalpindi
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (81), and 5 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,897 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rawalpindi from Karachi?
1,134 km (705 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karachi.
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Rawalpindi by air?
About 2 h 12 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 Rawalpindi?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Karachi to Rawalpindi flights?
Typically Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Where can I stay in Rawalpindi?
Our booking partner lists 387 places to stay in Rawalpindi, 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 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.