Astana to Kostanay flights
Kostanay lies 579 km (360 mi) north-west of Astana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 30 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 | Kostanay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 210,000 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Qostanay) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | KSN, 5 km out |
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 Kostanay
Kostanay is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kostanay International Airport (KSN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,229 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostanay International Airport | KSN | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,229 ft | 595 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kostanay from Astana?
579 km (360 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Kostanay by air?
About 1 h 30 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 Kostanay?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Astana to Kostanay flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Kostanay International Airport (KSN).
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.