Driving from Aktau to Turkistan
Turkistan lies 1,377 km (855 mi) east of Aktau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h without stops, over roughly 1,679 km (1,044 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Aktau | Turkistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 147,443 | 227,098 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtau) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
Where to book car hire from Aktau to Turkistan
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Staying in Turkistan
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Common questions
How far is Turkistan from Aktau?
1,377 km (855 mi) in a straight line, east of Aktau; by road roughly 1,679 km (1,044 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aktau to Turkistan by car?
About 21 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aktau and Turkistan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.