Lahti to Astana flights
Astana lies 2,969 km (1,845 mi) east of Lahti, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 33 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.
| Lahti | Astana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 121,622 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | HEL, 83 km out | NQZ, 17 km out |
Clocks in Astana are 2 h ahead of Lahti right now, so a 4 h 33 min journey lands 6 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Astana
Crossing from Finland into Kazakhstan: money changes from the Euro to the Tenge (KZT); 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 Lahti
Lahti is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 83 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | NQZ | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,484 ft | 1,165 ft |
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Staying in Astana
Our booking partner lists 490 places to stay in Astana. Of the 242 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (124), and 13 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 72,152 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Astana from Lahti?
2,969 km (1,845 mi) in a straight line, east of Lahti.
How long does it take to get from Lahti to Astana by air?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahti and Astana?
Astana is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Almaty against Europe/Helsinki).
Which airports are used for Lahti to Astana flights?
Typically Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What currency do I need in Astana?
The Tenge (KZT).
Where can I stay in Astana?
Our booking partner lists 490 places to stay in Astana, 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 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.