Distance from Delhi to Karachi

🇮🇳 Delhi, India  →  🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan

1,096 km
Straight-line distance
681 mi
In miles
1h 52m
Est. flight time
West
Initial bearing 250°

The distance between Delhi and Karachi is 1,096 kilometres (681 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the initial heading is roughly west (250°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 52m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Delhi

India

Population (metro)32.9 million
Main airportDEL
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)

India's sprawling capital territory, layering Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and a fast-growing modern city across the Yamuna plain.

Top sights: Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk

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Karachi

Pakistan

Population (metro)16.8 million
Main airportKHI
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5
CurrencyPakistani Rupee (PKR)

Pakistan's largest city and economic powerhouse, a sprawling Arabian Sea port and the country's financial and industrial heart.

Top sights: Mazar-e-Quaid, Clifton Beach, Mohatta Palace, Frere Hall, Empress Market

Frequently asked questions

How far is Karachi from Delhi?
1,096 km (681 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Karachi?
About 1h 52m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Karachi from Delhi?
Karachi lies roughly to the west of Delhi (initial bearing 250°).
Which airports serve this route?
Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

More distances from Delhi

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