Astana to Taraz flights
Taraz lies 921 km (572 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 1 h 56 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 | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 358,153 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | DMB, 8 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 Taraz
Taraz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taraz International Airport (DMB), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taraz International Airport | DMB | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,514 ft | 2,184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Taraz from Astana?
921 km (572 mi) in a straight line, south of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Taraz by air?
About 1 h 56 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 Taraz?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Which airports are used for Astana to Taraz flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Taraz International Airport (DMB).
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.