Day trip from Ekibastuz to Karagandy
Karagandy lies 265 km (164 mi) south-west of Ekibastuz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (164 mi) apart, Karagandy is a realistic day trip from Ekibastuz: about 4 h 18 min each way by road.
| Ekibastuz | Karagandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 121,470 | 497,777 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
What to see in Karagandy
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Karagandy Zoo | 85,900 | 2015 |
The busiest is Karagandy Zoo at 85,900 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Karagandy
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Staying in Karagandy
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Karagandy. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 1,521 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Karagandy
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Common questions
How far is Karagandy from Ekibastuz?
265 km (164 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ekibastuz; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ekibastuz to Karagandy by road?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ekibastuz and Karagandy?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Where can I stay in Karagandy?
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Karagandy, 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.