IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,623 km
2,251 miles
UET
Quetta
Pakistan
Distance
3,623 km
2,251 mi / 1,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
97°
east

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IST UET
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Quetta International Airport
IATA Code IST UET
ICAO Code LTFM OPQT
City Istanbul Quetta
Country Turkey Pakistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Karachi
Elevation 325 ft 5,267 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 30.250000, 66.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Quetta (UET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Quetta International Airport (UET) in Quetta, Pakistan is 3,623 kilometers (2,251 miles / 1,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Istanbul, it's 02:19 in Quetta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,942 feet between the two airports. Quetta International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quetta (UET) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Quetta International Airport (UET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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