Flights to Nukus
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nukus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nukus International Airport (NCU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nukus International Airport | NCU | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,865 ft | 246 ft |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 80 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 272 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,865 ft, NCU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 246 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Nukus
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nukus to Tehran | Iran | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Nukus to Peshawar | Pakistan | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Nukus to Kabul | Afghanistan | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Nukus to Baku | Azerbaijan | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Nukus to Mashhad | Iran | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Nukus to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Nukus to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Nukus to Isfahan | Iran | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Nukus to Astana | Kazakhstan | 1,320 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Nukus to Karaj | Iran | 1,045 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Nukus to Tabriz | Iran | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Nukus to Bannu | Pakistan | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Nukus to Chelyabinsk | Russia | 1,419 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Nukus to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Nukus to Samara | Russia | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Nukus to Yerevan | Armenia | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Nukus to Ufa | Russia | 1,391 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Nukus to Tbilisi | Georgia | 1,221 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Nukus to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Nukus to Volgograd | Russia | 1,362 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Nukus to Qom | Iran | 1,153 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Nukus to Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Nukus to Shanghai | China | 5,520 km (3,430 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Nukus to Chongqing | China | 4,398 km (2,733 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Nukus to Chengdu | China | 4,129 km (2,566 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Nukus to Beijing | China | 4,671 km (2,903 mi) | about 6 h 44 min |
| Nukus to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,535 km (1,575 mi) | about 4 h |
| Nukus to Tianjin | China | 4,766 km (2,962 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Nukus to Wuhan | China | 4,970 km (3,088 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Nukus to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,779 km (1,106 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Nukus?
Nukus International Airport (NCU) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, TAZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is NCU from Nukus city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nukus on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.