Day trip from Ekibastuz to Astana
Astana lies 275 km (171 mi) west of Ekibastuz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 275 km (171 mi) apart, Astana is a realistic day trip from Ekibastuz: about 4 h 29 min each way by road.
| Ekibastuz | Astana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 121,470 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Ekibastuz?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, west of Ekibastuz; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ekibastuz to Astana by road?
About 4 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ekibastuz and Astana?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty 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
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- 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.