Almaty to Manas flights
Manas lies 413 km (256 mi) south-west of Almaty, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 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 | Manas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan |
| Population | 2 million | 123,239 |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 780 m (2,559 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+6 (Asia/Bishkek) |
| Nearest large airport | ALA, 16 km out | OSS, 41 km out |
Clocks in Manas are 1 h ahead of Almaty right now, so a 1 h 17 min journey lands 2 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manas
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan: money changes from the Tenge to the Som (KGS); the dialling code becomes +996; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
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 Manas
Manas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osh International Airport (OSS), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 10,538-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Andijan International Airport (AZN, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osh International Airport | OSS | 41 km (25 mi) | 10,538 ft | 2,927 ft |
| Andijan International Airport (regional) | AZN | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,770 ft | 1,515 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Manas from Almaty?
413 km (256 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Almaty.
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Manas by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Manas?
Manas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Bishkek against Asia/Almaty).
Which airports are used for Almaty to Manas flights?
Typically Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Osh International Airport (OSS); Manas also has AZN.
What currency do I need in Manas?
The Som (KGS).
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.