Astana to Izhevsk flights
Izhevsk lies 1,343 km (834 mi) north-west of Astana, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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 | Izhevsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 648,213 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | IJK, 16 km out |
Clocks in Izhevsk are 1 h behind Astana right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Izhevsk
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Russia: money changes from the Tenge to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Izhevsk
Izhevsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Izhevsk Airport (IJK), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izhevsk Airport (regional) | IJK | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,202 ft | 531 ft |
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Staying in Izhevsk
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Izhevsk. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 30 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Izhevsk from Astana?
1,343 km (834 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Izhevsk by air?
About 2 h 28 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 Izhevsk?
Izhevsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Samara against Asia/Almaty).
Which airports are used for Astana to Izhevsk flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Izhevsk Airport (IJK).
What currency do I need in Izhevsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Izhevsk?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Izhevsk, 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.