DXB to KHI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is 1,188 km (738 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KHI to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Karachi?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is 1,188 km (738 mi, 641 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DXB to KHI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KHI is roughly east of DXB.
How is the DXB to KHI route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-KHI in IATA codes and OMDB-OPKC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Jinnah International Airport is KHI (OPKC).
| DXB | KHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Jinnah International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OPKC |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Pakistan |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 100 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #264 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 38 ft (12 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB to KHI
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Karachi?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) are 1,188 km (738 mi, 641 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to KHI?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and KHI takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KHI from DXB?
Jinnah International Airport (KHI) lies roughly east of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to KHI?
4 airlines appear on the DXB-KHI route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Fly Dubai, Shaheen Air International.
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