Flights to Semey
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Semey is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Semei International Airport (PLX), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,159-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semei International Airport | PLX | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,159 ft | 761 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,159 ft, PLX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 761 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Semey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semey to Ürümqi | China | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Semey to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Semey to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 836 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Semey to Novosibirsk | Russia | 543 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Semey to Astana | Kazakhstan | 624 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Semey to Yekaterinburg | Russia | 1,472 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Semey to Chelyabinsk | Russia | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Semey to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Semey to Omsk | Russia | 687 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Semey to Krasnoyarsk | Russia | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Semey to Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Semey to Tyumen | Russia | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Semey to Andijon | Uzbekistan | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Semey to Namangan | Uzbekistan | 1,240 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Semey to Barnaul | Russia | 405 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Semey to Tomsk | Russia | 745 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Semey to Kemerovo | Russia | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Semey to Korla | China | 1,064 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Semey to Novokuznetsk | Russia | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Semey to Aqsu | China | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Semey to Kashgar | China | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Semey to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 514 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Semey to Beijing | China | 3,028 km (1,882 mi) | about 4 h 38 min |
| Semey to Istanbul | Turkey | 4,032 km (2,505 mi) | about 5 h 55 min |
| Semey to Tianjin | China | 3,132 km (1,946 mi) | about 4 h 46 min |
| Semey to Moscow | Russia | 2,860 km (1,777 mi) | about 4 h 25 min |
| Semey to Seoul | South Korea | 3,926 km (2,439 mi) | about 5 h 47 min |
| Semey to Harbin | China | 3,428 km (2,130 mi) | about 5 h 9 min |
| Semey to Weifang | China | 3,430 km (2,132 mi) | about 5 h 9 min |
| Semey to Shenyang | China | 3,411 km (2,120 mi) | about 5 h 7 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 Semey?
Semei International Airport (PLX) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PLX from Semey city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Semey 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 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.