Driving from Kokshetau to Aktau
Aktau lies 1,709 km (1,062 mi) south-west of Kokshetau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 2,085 km (1,295 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kokshetau | Aktau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 150,649 | 147,443 |
| Elevation | 231 m (758 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Aqtau) |
Where to book car hire from Kokshetau to Aktau
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Aktau
Live rooms and prices for Aktau are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Aktau
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Aktau from Kokshetau?
1,709 km (1,062 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kokshetau; by road roughly 2,085 km (1,295 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kokshetau to Aktau by car?
About 26 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kokshetau and Aktau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.