Karachi to Ziguinchor flights
Ziguinchor lies 8,757 km (5,441 mi) west of Karachi, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 59 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 | Ziguinchor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Senegal |
| Population | 11.6 million | 214,874 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | KHI, 16 km out | BJL, 95 km out |
Clocks in Ziguinchor are 5 h behind Karachi right now, so a 11 h 59 min journey lands only 6 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ziguinchor
Crossing from Pakistan into Senegal: money changes from the Rupee to the Franc (XOF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +221; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
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 Ziguinchor
Ziguinchor is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Banjul International Airport (BJL), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 2 km), Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul International Airport | BJL | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,811 ft | 95 ft |
| Ziguinchor Airport (regional) | ZIG | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,069 ft | 75 ft |
| Cap Skirring Airport (regional) | CSK | 55 km (34 mi) | 6,573 ft | 52 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ziguinchor from Karachi?
8,757 km (5,441 mi) in a straight line, west of Karachi.
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Ziguinchor by air?
About 11 h 59 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 Ziguinchor?
Ziguinchor is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Dakar against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Karachi to Ziguinchor flights?
Typically Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Banjul International Airport (BJL); Ziguinchor also has ZIG, CSK.
What currency do I need in Ziguinchor?
The Franc (XOF).
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.