Samara to Aktau flights
Aktau lies 1,064 km (661 mi) south of Samara, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Samara | Aktau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 147,443 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtau) |
| Nearest large airport | KUF, 33 km out | SCO, 23 km out |
Clocks in Aktau are 1 h ahead of Samara right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands 3 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aktau
Crossing from Russia into Kazakhstan: money changes from the Ruble 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 Samara
Samara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kurumoch International Airport (KUF), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Aktau
Aktau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aktau International Airport (SCO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aktau International Airport | SCO | 23 km (14 mi) | 10,013 ft | 73 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aktau from Samara?
1,064 km (661 mi) in a straight line, south of Samara.
How long does it take to get from Samara to Aktau by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samara and Aktau?
Aktau is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Aqtau against Europe/Samara).
Which airports are used for Samara to Aktau flights?
Typically Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) to Aktau International Airport (SCO).
What currency do I need in Aktau?
The Tenge (KZT).
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.