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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Karachi (KHI)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Jinnah International Airport, Pakistan

A direct route between Colombo and Karachi appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Malaysia Airlines (MH)SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
2,391 km
1,486 miles
Est. flight time
3h 29m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Pakistan

Jan
10°
17/3
30mm
Feb
13°
19/6
35mm
Mar
18°
25/11
50mm
Apr
24°
32/16
40mm
May
29°
37/21
30mm
Jun
33°
41/25
25mm
Jul
32°
38/26
90mm
Aug
30°
36/24
70mm
Sep
27°
34/20
35mm
Oct
22°
30/14
15mm
Nov
15°
23/7
10mm
Dec
11°
18/4
20mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Pakistan: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Karachi?

Colombo (CMB) and Karachi (KHI) are around 2,391 km (1,486 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 29m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–KHI route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Karachi?

Time difference ~ 0.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Pakistan?

Across Pakistan, the warmest month on average is June, with mean temperatures around 33°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Pakistan?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Pakistan as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.