Astana to Dushanbe flights
Dushanbe lies 1,421 km (883 mi) south of Astana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 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.
| Astana | Dushanbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Tajikistan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 679,400 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 767 m (2,516 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Dushanbe) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | DYU, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Dushanbe
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Tajikistan: money changes from the Tenge to the Somoni (TJS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +992; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Astana
Astana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dushanbe
Dushanbe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,170-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bokhtar International Airport (KQT, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe International Airport | DYU | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,170 ft | 2,575 ft |
| Bokhtar International Airport | KQT | 75 km (47 mi) | 7,497 ft | 1,473 ft |
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Staying in Dushanbe
Our booking partner lists 103 places to stay in Dushanbe. Of the 59 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (26), and 5 are five-star. Across 22 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,832 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dushanbe from Astana?
1,421 km (883 mi) in a straight line, south of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Dushanbe by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Astana and Dushanbe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Astana to Dushanbe flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU); Dushanbe also has KQT.
What currency do I need in Dushanbe?
The Somoni (TJS).
Where can I stay in Dushanbe?
Our booking partner lists 103 places to stay in Dushanbe, bookable on this site.
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.