Astana to Yekaterinburg flights
Yekaterinburg lies 946 km (588 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 58 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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| Astana | Yekaterinburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | SVX, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Yekaterinburg
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 Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Koltsovo Airport (SVX), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,925 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koltsovo Airport | SVX | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,925 ft | 764 ft |
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Staying in Yekaterinburg
Our booking partner lists 162 places to stay in Yekaterinburg. Of the 162 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (110), and 5 are five-star. Guests have left 768 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yekaterinburg from Astana?
946 km (588 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Yekaterinburg by air?
About 1 h 58 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 Yekaterinburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Astana to Yekaterinburg flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Koltsovo Airport (SVX).
What currency do I need in Yekaterinburg?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Yekaterinburg?
Our booking partner lists 162 places to stay in Yekaterinburg, 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.