Bokhtar to Almaty flights
Almaty lies 913 km (567 mi) north-east of Bokhtar, 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.
| Bokhtar | Almaty | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tajikistan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 110,800 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 426 m (1,398 ft) | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Dushanbe) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | KQT, 8 km out | ALA, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Almaty
Crossing from Tajikistan into Kazakhstan: money changes from the Somoni to the Tenge (KZT); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty International Airport | ALA | 16 km (10 mi) | 14,764 ft | 2,234 ft |
| Issyk-Kul International Airport | IKU | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,467 ft | 5,425 ft |
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Staying in Almaty
Our booking partner lists 1,025+ places to stay in Almaty (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 413 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (200), and 11 are five-star. Across 166 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 126,844 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Almaty from Bokhtar?
913 km (567 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bokhtar.
How long does it take to get from Bokhtar to Almaty 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 Bokhtar and Almaty?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bokhtar to Almaty flights?
Typically Bokhtar International Airport (KQT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA); Almaty also has IKU.
What currency do I need in Almaty?
The Tenge (KZT).
Where can I stay in Almaty?
Our booking partner lists 1,025+ places to stay in Almaty, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.