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Jinnah International Airport

IATA KHIICAO OPKC🇵🇰 Karachi
Coordinates
24.9065°N, 67.1608°E
Elevation
100 ft (30 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PK-SD
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:50

About 13h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Jinnah International Airport

Jinnah International Airport

Jinnah International Airport, formerly Drigh Road Airport or Karachi International Airport, is an international airport serving Karachi, the largest city and commercial capital of Pakistan. It is Pakistan's second busiest airport in terms of total passengers, after Islamabad International Airport. It is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the statesman and founder of Pakistan.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OPKC

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07R / 25L11,155 ft / 3,400 m151 ftConLightedOpen
07L / 25R10,500 ft / 3,200 m151 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPKARACHI APP125.500 MHz
ATISATIS126.700 MHz
GNDKARACHI GND121.600 MHz
TWRKARACHI TWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (36)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KARACHI CTAClass ACTAFL155FL999
KARACHI TMAClass ATMAFL155FL250
KARACHI CTRClass BCTRGNDFL150
KARACHI CTAClass CCTAFL075FL155
KARACHI TMAClass CTMAFL050FL155

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Pakistan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Bahria Icon984 ft49 ft
Citi Financial Tower427 ft39 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jinnah International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jinnah International Airport?

The ICAO code for Jinnah International Airport is OPKC, and its IATA code is KHI.

Where is Jinnah International Airport located?

Jinnah International Airport is large airport located in Karachi, Pakistan, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Jinnah International Airport have?

Jinnah International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,155 ft / 3,400 m.

Which airlines fly to Jinnah International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Jinnah International Airport include Air Arabia, Air China, Alitalia, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, among 20 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Jinnah International Airport?

Historical data lists 36 nonstop destinations from Jinnah International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Jinnah International Airport in?

Jinnah International Airport is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Jinnah International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jinnah International Airport is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jinnah International Airport?

The nearest airport to Jinnah International Airport is Faisal Air Base (OPSF), about 3 nm to the sw, followed by Masroor Air Base and Gharo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jinnah International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.