Almaty to Bokhtar flights
Bokhtar lies 913 km (567 mi) south-west of Almaty, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Almaty | Bokhtar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Tajikistan |
| Population | 2 million | 110,800 |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 426 m (1,398 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Dushanbe) |
| Nearest large airport | ALA, 16 km out | KQT, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bokhtar
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Tajikistan: money changes from the Tenge to the Somoni (TJS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +992; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Bokhtar
Bokhtar is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bokhtar International Airport (KQT), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,497 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dushanbe International Airport (DYU, 79 km), Kulob International Airport (TJU, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokhtar International Airport | KQT | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,497 ft | 1,473 ft |
| Dushanbe International Airport | DYU | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,170 ft | 2,575 ft |
| Kulob International Airport | TJU | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,293 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bokhtar from Almaty?
913 km (567 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Almaty.
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Bokhtar by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Almaty and Bokhtar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Almaty to Bokhtar flights?
Typically Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bokhtar International Airport (KQT); Bokhtar also has DYU, TJU.
What currency do I need in Bokhtar?
The Somoni (TJS).
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.