CORRIDOR

Sea freight from Iran to Pakistan

Export corridor from Chabahar and Bandar Abbas to Karachi and Port Qasim.

Sea freight route

Type ports in English or Persian and pick a result. If no lane page exists, we send you to the quote form.

Quote for this lane

Origin and destination are prefilled from this corridor/port pair — add cargo details for a real offer.

Indicative transit windows

  • Container (FCL)

    Sea of Oman lane — indicatively a few days up to ~2 working weeks by service

  • Bulk

    Depends on tonnage, vessel type and berth window — confirmed on quote

  • General cargo

    Depends on consolidation and the origin loading plan

Ranges are approximate and not a sailing guarantee; firm timing comes with the quote.

Request a freight quote

A Searino specialist will follow up.

This lane on the map

Sea route from Chabahar to Karachi — zoom and pan freely.

IranSaudi ArabiaUAEOmanQatarKuwaitPakistanBahrainPersian GulfSea of OmanArabian SeaSea freight from Iran to PakistanChabaharKarachiBandar AbbasBushehr

Chabahar→Karachi

Approx. sea distance

384 nautical miles

≈ 711 km

Approx. steaming time

1.3 days

Zoom with the +/− buttons, a double click, or Ctrl + scroll (two fingers on mobile), and drag to pan; ⤢ opens fullscreen. Distances are approximate planning aids; the real track depends on carrier schedules and sea conditions.

Key ports on this lane

Cargo commonly moves via these ports — if yours is missing, type it on the form.

Origin ports

  • Chabaharچابهار
  • Bandar Abbasبندرعباس
  • Bushehrبوشهر

Destination ports

  • Karachiکراچی

Cargo types on this lane

Same 7 freight-panel types (container, bulk, general, tanker, Ro-Ro, heavy lift, project). Submit the quote form for a firm rate.

General Cargo

General cargo with dimensions, weight and packing type.

Bulk

Mineral bulk and construction materials — confirm tonnage and destination draft on the quote.

Container

Container exports to Karachi from Chabahar or Bandar Abbas — state size and box count.

Tanker

Liquid and petrochemical cargo subject to terminal coverage and safety rules.

Ro-Ro / Vehicle

Vehicles and wheeled machinery when Ro-Ro service or deck space allows.

Heavy Lift

Heavy lift with crane coordination and an origin lift plan.

Project Cargo

Project cargo with load and discharge planning at both ends.

Documents checklist (high level)

Exact docs depend on commodity and lane; specialists guide after your request.

  • Commercial invoice
  • Export declaration
  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • Certificate of origin and commodity permits when required
  • Packing list

Sea freight from Iran to Pakistan

Iran to Pakistan runs across the Sea of Oman: Chabahar is the closest Iranian port to Karachi, while Bandar Abbas is the higher-service option for containers.

The lane sees demand for mineral bulk, construction materials, petrochemical products and general cargo — state commodity and tonnage on the quote.

The reverse direction (Karachi to Iran) has its own page, linked from the related lanes section.

FAQ

Lane FAQ

Ship from Chabahar or Bandar Abbas?+
Chabahar is closer to Karachi and suits bulk and Sea of Oman cargo, while Bandar Abbas has more container services. Volume and cargo type decide.
Is bulk to Karachi possible?+
Yes — mineral bulk and construction materials are common on this lane. Share tonnage, commodity and your ready window so vessel and berth options can be checked.
How long is the Iran to Pakistan transit?+
Indicatively a few days up to about two working weeks depending on service, load port and possible transshipment; a tighter window comes with the offer.
Do you cover the reverse direction?+
Yes — the Karachi to Iran corridor has its own page, linked from the related lanes section here.