Petropavl to Astana flights
Astana lies 438 km (272 mi) south of Petropavl, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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.
| Petropavl | Astana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 200,920 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
| Nearest large airport | PPK, 11 km out | NQZ, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Petropavl
Petropavl is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Petropavl International Airport (PPK), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,190 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Petropavl?
438 km (272 mi) in a straight line, south of Petropavl.
How long does it take to get from Petropavl to Astana by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petropavl and Astana?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Which airports are used for Petropavl to Astana flights?
Typically Petropavl International Airport (PPK) to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
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 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.