Distance From China Strait Airstrip to Jinnah International Airport, SQT - KHI Distance

The distance from China Strait Airstrip (SQT) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is 6126 miles or 9859 kilometers or 5320 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Samarai Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Karachi ( Pakistan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samarai Island and Karachi takes around 14 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from China Strait Airstrip, Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea to Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan is 14 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SQT - KHI

Kilometers		9859 km
Statute Miles		6126 miles
Nautical Miles		5320 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 5 minutes

China Strait Airstrip to Jinnah International Airport Flight Route Map - SQT to KHI Flight Path

Location of China Strait Airstrip & Jinnah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Samarai Island to Karachi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea and Karachi, Pakistan. .

Nonstop flight route between Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea and Karachi, Pakistan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQT - KHI

Time difference between Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea) and Karachi (Pakistan) is 5 Hours.
Karachi time is 5 Hours behind Samarai Island.

Location	Local Time
Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 14:39:22 +10
Karachi (Pakistan)	2026-03-19, 09:39:22 PKT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

China Strait Airstrip (SQT / AYCS) Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Jinnah International Airport (KHI / OPKC) Karachi, Pakistan