Astana to Ukhta flights
Ukhta lies 1,728 km (1,074 mi) north-west of Astana, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 58 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.
| Astana | Ukhta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 102,187 |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | NQZ, 17 km out | UCT, 6 km out |
Clocks in Ukhta are 2 h behind Astana right now, so a 2 h 58 min journey lands only 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ukhta
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Russia: money changes from the Tenge to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Ukhta
Ukhta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ukhta Airport (UCT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,691 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukhta Airport (regional) | UCT | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,691 ft | 482 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ukhta from Astana?
1,728 km (1,074 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Astana.
How long does it take to get from Astana to Ukhta by air?
About 2 h 58 min, 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 Ukhta?
Ukhta is 2 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Almaty).
Which airports are used for Astana to Ukhta flights?
Typically Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ukhta Airport (UCT).
What currency do I need in Ukhta?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.