Aktau to Yerevan flights
Yerevan lies 673 km (418 mi) south-west of Aktau, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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.
| Aktau | Yerevan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Armenia |
| Population | 147,443 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtau) | UTC+4 (Asia/Yerevan) |
| Nearest large airport | SCO, 23 km out | EVN, 10 km out |
Clocks in Yerevan are 1 h behind Aktau right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yerevan
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Armenia: money changes from the Tenge to the Dram (AMD); the dialling code becomes +374; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Aktau
Aktau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aktau International Airport (SCO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yerevan
Yerevan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,631-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shirak International Airport (LWN, 84 km), Iğdır Airport (IGD, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | 10 km (6 mi) | 12,631 ft | 2,838 ft |
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,564 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Iğdır Airport (regional) | IGD | 59 km (37 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,101 ft |
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Staying in Yerevan
Our booking partner lists 2,038+ places to stay in Yerevan (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 630 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (346), and 17 are five-star. Across 274 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 152,361 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yerevan from Aktau?
673 km (418 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Aktau.
How long does it take to get from Aktau to Yerevan by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aktau and Yerevan?
Yerevan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Yerevan against Asia/Aqtau).
Which airports are used for Aktau to Yerevan flights?
Typically Aktau International Airport (SCO) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN); Yerevan also has LWN, IGD.
What currency do I need in Yerevan?
The Dram (AMD).
Where can I stay in Yerevan?
Our booking partner lists 2,038+ places to stay in Yerevan, 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.