Almaty to Zhezqazghan flights
Zhezqazghan lies 876 km (544 mi) north-west of Almaty, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 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.
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| Almaty | Zhezqazghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 2 million | 104,357 |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | ALA, 16 km out | DZN, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Almaty
Almaty is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Almaty International Airport (ALA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU, 76 km).
Arriving in Zhezqazghan
Zhezqazghan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhezkazgan National Airport (DZN), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhezkazgan National Airport | DZN | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,250 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zhezqazghan from Almaty?
876 km (544 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Almaty.
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Zhezqazghan by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Almaty and Zhezqazghan?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Which airports are used for Almaty to Zhezqazghan flights?
Typically Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Zhezkazgan National Airport (DZN).
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.