Aktobe to Astana (AKX–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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626 mi airlines 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EY5255cs
EY Etihad
320
6:20 AM
+05
8:05 AM
+05
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC978+1
KC Air Astana
321
4:20 PM
+05
6:05 PM
+05
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV722
DV SCAT
738
8:00 PM
+05
9:30 PM
+05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5257cs
EY Etihad
320
3:30 AM
+05 T2
5:20 AM
+05
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC977+1
KC Air Astana
321
6:00 AM
+05 T2
8:00 AM
+05
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV721
DV SCAT
738
9:20 PM
+05 T2
10:55 PM
+05
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Aktobe to Astana
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 626 mi 1h 30m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

AKX–NQZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SCAT and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKX–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 7 738 1h30
KC Air Astana Also: EY 6 321 1h45 EY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
321 Airbus A321 – KC
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV + KC (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKX to NQZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKX to NQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
47
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Astana is 0 hours the same as Aktobe.
AKX: +05 · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Aktobe, it's 6:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
626 mi / 1,008 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m.

AKX–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aktobe to Astana route.
Route details
Distance626 mi / 1,008 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: AKX
IATA / ICAOAKX / UATT
TimezoneAsia/Aqtobe
Elevation738 ft / 225 m
Destination: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKX to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Aktobe International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m. The route covers 626 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT and Air Astana. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from AKX to NQZ. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALA, SAW and CIT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NQZ to AKX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKX to NQZ

Aktobe International Airport (AKX) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT and Air Astana. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKX to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKX to NQZ ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,008 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via ALA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.