Islamabad to Mekhtar Distance, Routes & Travel Duration

Islamabad to Mekhtar Distance and Travel Options

Mekhtar is a town situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Traveling from Islamabad to Mekhtar involves a long journey, mostly accessible by road. The town does not have direct train or air connectivity, so the travel usually involves road travel entirely or combined with air travel to nearby cities.

Distance from Islamabad to Mekhtar

• By road: Approximately 900 kilometers (559 miles)
• By air (direct distance): Around 700 kilometers (435 miles)
• By train: No direct train route; partial train travel possible to Quetta followed by road.

Travel Options

By Road

Road travel is the main mode of transportation from Islamabad to Mekhtar. This route offers a scenic but lengthy drive through parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.

• Route: Islamabad → Rawalpindi → Dera Ismail Khan → Zhob → Mekhtar
• Duration: Approximately 16 to 19 hours depending on traffic and road conditions.
• While the first part of the journey is on motorways and highways, the later part involves rural and mountainous roads.

By Train

There is no direct railway service to Mekhtar. However, passengers can take a train from Islamabad or Rawalpindi to Quetta, then continue by road to Mekhtar.

• Train Route: Islamabad → Rawalpindi → Quetta
• Duration: About 24 to 30 hours by train.
• From Quetta, Mekhtar is about 170 kilometers by road, which takes approximately 4 to 5 hours.

By Plane

Mekhtar does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Quetta International Airport.

• Flight Route: Islamabad International Airport (ISB) → Quetta International Airport (UET)
• Flight Duration: Around 1 hour 30 minutes
• After landing in Quetta, travelers must continue by road for about 4 to 5 hours to reach Mekhtar.

Summary

• Road travel is the main direct route, taking about 16-19 hours over 900 km.
• Train travel involves reaching Quetta by train and then driving to Mekhtar, totaling around 28-35 hours.
• Air travel is fastest to Quetta, followed by road travel to Mekhtar.

Choose your travel mode based on time availability and comfort preferences when going from Islamabad to Mekhtar.