Rustaq to Quetta flights
Quetta lies 1,213 km (754 mi) north-east of Rustaq, +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.
| Rustaq | Quetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Pakistan |
| Population | 120,000 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | MCT, 91 km out | UET, 10 km out |
Clocks in Quetta are 1 h ahead of Rustaq right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands 3 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Quetta
Crossing from Oman 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 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.
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
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Quetta. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (8), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 113 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Quetta from Rustaq?
1,213 km (754 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rustaq.
How long does it take to get from Rustaq to Quetta 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 Rustaq and Quetta?
Quetta is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Muscat).
Which airports are used for Rustaq to Quetta flights?
Typically Muscat International Airport (MCT) 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.