Tomsk to Karagandy flights
Karagandy lies 1,085 km (674 mi) south-west of Tomsk, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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.
| Tomsk | Karagandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 574,002 | 497,777 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Tomsk) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | TOF, 19 km out | KGF, 22 km out |
Clocks in Karagandy are 2 h behind Tomsk right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Karagandy
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 Tomsk
Tomsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tomsk Kamov Airport (TOF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Tomsk?
1,085 km (674 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tomsk.
How long does it take to get from Tomsk to Karagandy by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tomsk and Karagandy?
Karagandy is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Almaty against Asia/Tomsk).
Which airports are used for Tomsk to Karagandy flights?
Typically Tomsk Kamov Airport (TOF) to Sary-Arka Airport (KGF).
What currency do I need in Karagandy?
The Tenge (KZT).
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.