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Aalborg to Almaty flights

Almaty lies 4,796 km (2,980 mi) east of Aalborg, +3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 54 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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The two ends, side by side
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CountryDenmarkKazakhstan
Population142,9372 million
Elevation10 m (33 ft)783 m (2,569 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen)UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty)
Nearest large airportAAL, 7 km outALA, 16 km out

Clocks in Almaty are 3 h ahead of Aalborg right now, so a 6 h 54 min journey lands 9 h 54 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Almaty

Crossing from Denmark into Kazakhstan: money changes from the Krone to the Tenge (KZT); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Aalborg

Aalborg is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Aarhus Airport (AAR, 93 km), Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP, 97 km).

Arriving in Almaty

Almaty is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Almaty International Airport (ALA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU, 76 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Almaty (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Almaty International AirportALA16 km (10 mi)14,764 ft2,234 ft
Issyk-Kul International AirportIKU76 km (47 mi)12,467 ft5,425 ft

One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,796 km (2,980 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.

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Staying in Almaty

Our booking partner lists 1,025+ places to stay in Almaty (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 413 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (200), and 11 are five-star. Across 166 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 126,844 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Almaty from Aalborg?

4,796 km (2,980 mi) in a straight line, east of Aalborg.

How long does it take to get from Aalborg to Almaty by air?

About 6 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Aalborg and Almaty?

Almaty is 3 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Almaty against Europe/Copenhagen).

Which airports are used for Aalborg to Almaty flights?

Typically Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA); Almaty also has IKU.

What currency do I need in Almaty?

The Tenge (KZT).

Where can I stay in Almaty?

Our booking partner lists 1,025+ places to stay in Almaty, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.