Quetta to Herāt flights
Herāt lies 647 km (402 mi) north-west of Quetta, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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 | Herāt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Afghanistan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 574,300 |
| Elevation | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) |
| Nearest large airport | UET, 10 km out | HEA, 16 km out |
Clocks in Herāt are 30 min behind Quetta right now, so a 1 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Herāt
Crossing from Pakistan into Afghanistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Afghani (AFN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +93; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Herāt
Herāt is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,888 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,888 ft | 3,206 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Herāt from Quetta?
647 km (402 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Quetta.
How long does it take to get from Quetta to Herāt by air?
About 1 h 35 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 Herāt?
Herāt is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kabul against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Quetta to Herāt flights?
Typically Quetta International Airport (UET) to Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA).
What currency do I need in Herāt?
The Afghani (AFN).
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.