Driving from Atyrau to Astana
Astana lies 1,488 km (925 mi) north-east of Atyrau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 42 min without stops, over roughly 1,816 km (1,128 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Atyrau | Astana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 290,700 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | -19 m (-62 ft) | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Atyrau) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
Where to book car hire from Atyrau to Astana
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Staying in Astana
Our booking partner lists 490 places to stay in Astana. Of the 242 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (124), and 13 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 72,152 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Astana from Atyrau?
1,488 km (925 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Atyrau; by road roughly 1,816 km (1,128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Atyrau to Astana by car?
About 22 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Atyrau and Astana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Astana?
Our booking partner lists 490 places to stay in Astana, 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.