Quetta to Islamabad flights
Islamabad lies 692 km (430 mi) north-east of Quetta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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 | Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 601,600 |
| Elevation | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | 579 m (1,900 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | UET, 10 km out | ISB, 28 km out |
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 Islamabad
Islamabad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 28 km (17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | ISB | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,001 ft | 1,761 ft |
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Staying in Islamabad
Our booking partner lists 1,267+ places to stay in Islamabad (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 490 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (252), and 28 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 26,961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Islamabad from Quetta?
692 km (430 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quetta.
How long does it take to get from Quetta to Islamabad by air?
About 1 h 38 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 Islamabad?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Quetta to Islamabad flights?
Typically Quetta International Airport (UET) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Where can I stay in Islamabad?
Our booking partner lists 1,267+ places to stay in Islamabad, 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.