Islamabad to Qasimabad Distance, Routes & Travel Duration

 

Certainly! Here's the detailed information for traveling from Islamabad to Qasimabad:

By Road:

1. Via Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M-2) and M-9:

   • Distance: Approximately 1,100 km (683 miles)
   • Route: Start on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M-2) towards Lahore. Take the M-2 to Lahore and then switch to M-9 towards Hyderabad. From Hyderabad, take the N-5 National Highway to reach Qasimabad.
   • Travel Duration: Around 17-18 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

2. Via Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) and N-5:

   • Distance: About 1,100 km (683 miles)
   • Route: Start on Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) towards Peshawar. From Peshawar, take the N-5 National Highway towards Hyderabad via Nowshera, Kohat, and Dera Ismail Khan. Continue on N-5 to reach Qasimabad.
   • Travel Duration: Approximately 17-18 hours, considering road conditions and stops.

3. Via Islamabad-Multan Motorway (M-2) and N-5:

   • Distance: Roughly 1,100 km (683 miles)
   • Route: Begin on Islamabad-Multan Motorway (M-2) towards Multan. From Multan, take the N-5 National Highway south towards Hyderabad. Follow N-5 to reach Qasimabad.
   • Travel Duration: Around 17-18 hours, depending on traffic and stops.

4. Via N-5 National Highway:

   • Distance: Approximately 1,100 km (683 miles)
   • Route: Take the N-5 National Highway directly from Islamabad through Punjab and Sindh provinces towards Hyderabad. Continue on N-5 to reach Qasimabad.
   • Travel Duration: Approximately 17-18 hours, factoring in road conditions and breaks.

By Air:

1. Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Shahbaz Air Base, Jacobabad (JAG):
   • Flight Distance: Around 350 km (217 miles) by air.
   • Route: There are no direct commercial flights to Hyderabad Airport from Islamabad. However, you can fly from Islamabad to Karachi or Sukkur and then take a road journey to Qasimabad.
   • Travel Duration: Flight time approximately 1.5 hours, plus additional time for transit and road travel.

By Rail:

Currently, there is no direct railway line connecting Islamabad to Qasimabad. Railway travel typically involves multiple transfers and is not a direct route option for this journey.

Summary:

• Road Travel: The most feasible option involves using the extensive national highway network connecting Islamabad to Qasimabad via major motorways and highways.
• Air Travel: While there are no direct flights to Qasimabad, flights to nearby cities like Karachi or Sukkur followed by a road journey are an alternative.
• Rail Travel: Not available directly to Qasimabad; railways in Pakistan primarily connect major cities but may require multiple transfers for this route.

Ensure to plan your journey considering current travel advisories, road conditions, and transportation availability.