Quetta to Bīrjand flights
Bīrjand lies 795 km (494 mi) north-west of Quetta, -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 46 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.
| Quetta | Bīrjand | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Iran |
| Population | 1.6 million | 196,982 |
| Elevation | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | UET, 10 km out | XBJ, 7 km out |
Clocks in Bīrjand are 1 h 30 min behind Quetta right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bīrjand
Crossing from Pakistan into Iran: money changes from the Rupee to the Rial (IRR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bīrjand
Bīrjand is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Birjand International Airport (XBJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,521 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birjand International Airport | XBJ | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,521 ft | 4,952 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bīrjand from Quetta?
795 km (494 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Quetta.
How long does it take to get from Quetta to Bīrjand by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quetta and Bīrjand?
Bīrjand is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Quetta to Bīrjand flights?
Typically Quetta International Airport (UET) to Birjand International Airport (XBJ).
What currency do I need in Bīrjand?
The Rial (IRR).
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.