Distance from Mumbai to Karachi

🇮🇳 Mumbai, India  →  🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan

883 km
Straight-line distance
549 mi
In miles
1h 36m
Est. flight time
Northwest
Initial bearing 318°

The distance between Mumbai and Karachi is 883 kilometres (549 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), the initial heading is roughly northwest (318°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 36m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Mumbai

India

Population (metro)21.3 million
Main airportBOM
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)

India's financial capital and home of Bollywood, a densely packed coastal megacity on the Arabian Sea with colonial-era architecture and frenetic energy.

Top sights: Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Colaba

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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 Mumbai?
883 km (549 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Karachi?
About 1h 36m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Karachi from Mumbai?
Karachi lies roughly to the northwest of Mumbai (initial bearing 318°).
Which airports serve this route?
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

More distances from Mumbai

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