Karachi to Lahore flight pathKHILHE

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance635
Heading042° → 046°
Best side
Left
★ 2.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side wins narrowly thanks to the Karachi coastal departure and the Ravi River near Lahore on arrival; the cruise phase over the flat Indus and Punjab plains offers little differentiation, but these bookend views tip the balance.

Takeoff · KHILEFTKarachi Harbor, Arabian Sea coastline, Lyari River mouth
Landing · LHELEFTRavi River, irrigated Punjab farmland, Lahore's outer suburbs

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Indus River plain, irrigated farmland of central Sindh and southern Punjab, distant Sulaiman Range foothills visible far to the west

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from KHI

LEFT

Departing Karachi on runway 25 sends the aircraft west over the city and Arabian Sea coastline before the turn northeast, giving left-side passengers a brief view of Karachi's harbor, coastal mangroves, and the sprawling urban grid before the plains take over.

Karachi HarborArabian Sea coastlineLyari River mouthcity skyline of Karachi

Landing at LHE

LEFT

On approach into Lahore from the south (runway 18), the final turn briefly reveals the Ravi River and the green agricultural belt fringing the city on the western side, offering more visual interest than the flat farmland on the right.

Ravi Riverirrigated Punjab farmlandLahore's outer suburbs

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jinnah International (KHI) to Allama Iqbal International (LHE)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Karachi to Lahore. The left side wins narrowly thanks to the Karachi coastal departure and the Ravi River near Lahore on arrival; the cruise phase over the flat Indus and Punjab plains offers little differentiation, but these bookend views tip the balance.

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 Karachi on runway 25 sends the aircraft west over the city and Arabian Sea coastline before the turn northeast, giving left-side passengers a brief view of Karachi's harbor, coastal mangroves, and the sprawling urban grid before the plains take over. Notable sights include: Karachi Harbor, Arabian Sea coastline, Lyari River mouth, city skyline of Karachi.

What can I see when landing at Allama Iqbal International in Lahore?

When landing at Allama Iqbal International (LHE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Lahore from the south (runway 18), the final turn briefly reveals the Ravi River and the green agricultural belt fringing the city on the western side, offering more visual interest than the flat farmland on the right. Notable sights include: Ravi River, irrigated Punjab farmland, Lahore's outer suburbs.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Lahore?

The flight from Jinnah International (KHI) to Allama Iqbal International (LHE) takes 1h50m.

What does the Karachi to Lahore flight path pass over?

Indus River plain, irrigated farmland of central Sindh and southern Punjab, distant Sulaiman Range foothills visible far to the west