Distance From Des Moines International Airport to Jinnah International Airport, DSM - KHI Distance

The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is 7685 miles or 12368 kilometers or 6674 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 Des Moines ( United States ) to Karachi ( Pakistan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Karachi takes around 17 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, United States to Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan is 17 hours 40 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 • DSM - KHI

Kilometers		12368 km
Statute Miles		7685 miles
Nautical Miles		6674 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 40 minutes

Des Moines International Airport to Jinnah International Airport Flight Route Map - DSM to KHI Flight Path

Location of Des Moines International Airport & Jinnah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Karachi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Karachi, Pakistan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSM - KHI

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Karachi (Pakistan) is 11 Hours.
Karachi time is 11 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2025-12-16, 09:57:19 CST
Karachi (Pakistan)	2025-12-16, 20:57:19 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

Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines, United States

Destination

Jinnah International Airport (KHI / OPKC) Karachi, Pakistan