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Flights from Johannesburg to Karachi

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Karachi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 56m
JNBKHIDXB

Johannesburg to Karachi at a glance

Fastest journey11h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Karachi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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JNB Dubai (DXB) KHI
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: airblue, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) KHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Pakistan International Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 57m
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JNB Addis Ababa (ADD) KHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 56m
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JNB Doha (DOH) KHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,052 km4,379 miles
Journey time
11h 56mestimate
Time difference
+3hKarachi vs Johannesburg
Currency in Karachi
PKR
Airports
JNB, HLA → KHI

Flights from Johannesburg to Karachi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Karachi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Karachi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,052 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Karachi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Karachi?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Karachi?
Karachi is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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