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Airports / Pakistan / KHI
Large airport · KHI
Jinnah International Airport.
Karachi, Pakistan · 100 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
34,499 ratings
2
Operators based
100
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Karachi, PakistanELEV 100 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
34,499
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
100
Field elevation
feet above sea level
3
Nearest alternate
nm to OPSF
Field standing
#9 / 29
Pakistan airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 34499 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Pakistan fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
Faisal Air Base (OPSF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Jinnah International Airport, listed as OPKC / KHI, is a large commercial airport in Karachi, Pakistan. The field lies at an elevation of 100 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Princely Jets and Quality Aviation base aircraft at KHI. Useful alternates include Faisal Air Base (OPSF, 3 nm), Masroor Air Base (OPMR, 12 nm), and Sehwan Sharif Airport (SYW, 99 nm). KHI offers 2 runways, the longest 11,155-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KHI vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as OPQR and OPHQ. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KHI, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Security standards at the airport are maintained according to international aviation regulations, ensuring a safe and comfortable travel experience.”
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4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Continuous improvements and modernization projects have enhanced passenger convenience, airport operations, and overall service quality.”
Amjad Habib5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Its strategic location makes it one of South Asia's most important aviation hubs, handling thousands of flights and millions of passengers annually.”
Amjad Habib5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OPKC
IATA
KHI
FAA / Local
OPKC
Elevation
100 ft
Coordinates
24.9065° N · 67.1608° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Pakistan fields
state range 29–7,316 ft
At 100 ft, KHI sits lower than 85% of the 39 Pakistan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,155 ft
- 07R/25L11,155 ft × 151 ftConcreteLighted
- 07L/25R10,500 ft × 151 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
KHI's 11,155 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 3nmOPSFFaisal Air BaseKarachi
- 12nmOPMRMasroor Air BaseKarachi
- 99nmSYWSehwan Sharif AirportSehwan Sharif
- 103nmWNSShaheed Benazirabad AirportNawabashah
- 155nmMJDMoenjodaro AirportMoenjodaro
- 160nmPK-0092Mai Bakhtawar International AirportIslamkot
Location
Open the full mapOPKC · Jinnah International Airport · Karachi, Pakistan
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KHI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,333 nm | 12h 48m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,154 nm | 14h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,306 nm | 15h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,433 nm | 15h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,489 nm | 15h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,560 nm | 15h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,692 nm | 15h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,854 nm | 16h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KHI?
- Jinnah International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KHI?
- Jinnah International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at KHI?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Jinnah International Airport as a home base, including Princely Jets, Quality Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to KHI?
- The closest alternate is Faisal Air Base (OPSF), about 3 nm away, followed by Masroor Air Base (OPMR) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KHI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 48m (5,333 nm), Boston about 14h 43m (6,154 nm), New York about 15h 4m (6,306 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.