Karachi to Islamabad flight pathKHIISB

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance688
Heading028° → 031°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side holds the scenic advantage for most of the flight, tracking parallel to the Kirthar and Sulaiman mountain ranges along the western edge of the Indus plain, offering a more sustained and dramatic view than the largely flat agricultural land visible on the right during cruise.

Takeoff · KHILEFTKarachi coastline, Arabian Sea inlets, Kirthar Range foothills
Landing · ISBRIGHTMargalla Hills, Islamabad's forested foothills, Rawal Lake

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Indus River plain, Sulaiman Range foothills to the west, agricultural belts of central Punjab

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from KHI

LEFT

Departing KHI to the west before turning north, the left side briefly shows the Karachi coastline and Arabian Sea, then as the aircraft turns north the Kirthar Range comes into view on the left, setting up a mountain-dominated cruise.

Karachi coastlineArabian Sea inletsKirthar Range foothills

Landing at ISB

RIGHT

On a typical westerly approach into ISB (runway 28), the aircraft descends from the east with the Margalla Hills and the first green foothills of the outer Himalaya visible to the north, which sits on the right side of the cabin during the final turn and descent.

Margalla HillsIslamabad's forested foothillsRawal Lake

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jinnah International (KHI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Karachi to Islamabad. The left side holds the scenic advantage for most of the flight, tracking parallel to the Kirthar and Sulaiman mountain ranges along the western edge of the Indus plain, offering a more sustained and dramatic view than the largely flat agricultural land visible on the right during cruise.

What can I see during takeoff from Jinnah International in Karachi?

During takeoff from Jinnah International (KHI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing KHI to the west before turning north, the left side briefly shows the Karachi coastline and Arabian Sea, then as the aircraft turns north the Kirthar Range comes into view on the left, setting up a mountain-dominated cruise. Notable sights include: Karachi coastline, Arabian Sea inlets, Kirthar Range foothills.

What can I see when landing at Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad?

When landing at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On a typical westerly approach into ISB (runway 28), the aircraft descends from the east with the Margalla Hills and the first green foothills of the outer Himalaya visible to the north, which sits on the right side of the cabin during the final turn and descent. Notable sights include: Margalla Hills, Islamabad's forested foothills, Rawal Lake.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Islamabad?

The flight from Jinnah International (KHI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) takes 1h 50m.

What does the Karachi to Islamabad flight path pass over?

Indus River plain, Sulaiman Range foothills to the west, agricultural belts of central Punjab