Mashhad to Quetta flights
Quetta lies 966 km (601 mi) south-east of Mashhad, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Mashhad | Quetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Pakistan |
| Population | 2.3 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | MHD, 8 km out | UET, 10 km out |
Clocks in Quetta are 1 h 30 min ahead of Mashhad right now, so a 1 h 59 min journey lands 3 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Quetta
Crossing from Iran into Pakistan: money changes from the Rial to the Rupee (PKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mashhad
Mashhad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mashhad International Airport (MHD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,877-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Quetta
Quetta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Quetta International Airport (UET), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta International Airport | UET | 10 km (6 mi) | 12,001 ft | 5,267 ft |
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Staying in Quetta
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Common questions
How far is Quetta from Mashhad?
966 km (601 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mashhad.
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Quetta by air?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mashhad and Quetta?
Quetta is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Mashhad to Quetta flights?
Typically Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Quetta International Airport (UET).
What currency do I need in Quetta?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where can I stay in Quetta?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Quetta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.