Quetta to Rustaq flights
Rustaq lies 1,213 km (754 mi) south-west of Quetta, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 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 | Rustaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Oman |
| Population | 1.6 million | 120,000 |
| Elevation | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Nearest large airport | UET, 10 km out | MCT, 91 km out |
Clocks in Rustaq are 1 h behind Quetta right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rustaq
Crossing from Pakistan into Oman: money changes from the Rupee to the Rial (OMR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
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 Rustaq
Rustaq is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International Airport | MCT | 91 km (57 mi) | 13,386 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rustaq from Quetta?
1,213 km (754 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Quetta.
How long does it take to get from Quetta to Rustaq by air?
About 2 h 18 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 Rustaq?
Rustaq is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Quetta to Rustaq flights?
Typically Quetta International Airport (UET) to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
What currency do I need in Rustaq?
The Rial (OMR).
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.