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IMK to CKT: distance & flight time
Simikot (Simikot Airport) → Sarakhs (Sarakhs Airport)
1,278 mi
2,057 km · 1,111 nm
3h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,278 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 15m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IMK — Simikot Airport · Simikot, Nepal
- CKT — Sarakhs Airport · Sarakhs, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IMK
- BJU · Bajura Airport34 mi away
- BJH · Bajhang Airport48 mi away
- JUM · Jumla Airport53 mi away
- DOP · Dolpa Airport91 mi away
Near CKT
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport81 mi away
- MYP · Mary Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IMK from CKT?
The flight distance from Simikot (IMK) to Sarakhs (CKT) is 1,278 miles (2,057 km, 1,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IMK to CKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from IMK to CKT?
Nonstop service on IMK–CKT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Simikot and Sarakhs?
Sarakhs is 2.2 hours behind Simikot.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IMK to CKT?
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Why are some IMK to CKT fares phone-only?
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