Astana to Karagandy flights
Karagandy lies 193 km (120 mi) south-east of Astana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Astana | Karagandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 497,777 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | KGF, 22 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Astana
Astana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Karagandy
Karagandy is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,831-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sary-Arka Airport | KGF | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,831 ft | 1,765 ft |
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Karagandy from Astana?
193 km (120 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Karagandy by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Astana and Karagandy?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Which airports are used for Astana to Karagandy flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Sary-Arka Airport (KGF).
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.