Bishkek to Taldykorgan flights
Taldykorgan lies 386 km (240 mi) north-east of Bishkek, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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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| Bishkek | Taldykorgan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kyrgyzstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 900,000 | 116,558 |
| Elevation | 767 m (2,516 ft) | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Bishkek) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | BSZ, 23 km out | TDK, 13 km out |
Clocks in Taldykorgan are 1 h behind Bishkek right now, so a 1 h 15 min journey lands only 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Taldykorgan
Crossing from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan: money changes from the Som to the Tenge (KZT); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bishkek
Bishkek is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manas International Airport (BSZ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,780-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Taldykorgan
Taldykorgan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taldykorgan Airport (TDK), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taldykorgan Airport (regional) | TDK | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,846 ft | 1,925 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Taldykorgan from Bishkek?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bishkek.
How long does it take to get from Bishkek to Taldykorgan by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bishkek and Taldykorgan?
Taldykorgan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Almaty against Asia/Bishkek).
Which airports are used for Bishkek to Taldykorgan flights?
Typically Manas International Airport (BSZ) to Taldykorgan Airport (TDK).
What currency do I need in Taldykorgan?
The Tenge (KZT).
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.