Doha to Almaty (DOH–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,901 mi airlines 16/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
QR8416
QR Qatar
77X
12:35 PM
+03
6:45 PM
+05
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QR389
QR Qatar
320
7:10 PM
+03
1:30 AM+1
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9243
CX Cathay Pacific
333
7:10 PM
+03
1:30 AM+1
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR390
QR Qatar
333
3:00 AM
+05 T2
6:15 AM
+03
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9212
CX Cathay Pacific
333
3:00 AM
+05 T2
6:15 AM
+03
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA6378
BA British
333
3:00 AM
+05 T2
6:15 AM
+03
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB6140
IB Iberia
333
3:00 AM
+05 T2
6:15 AM
+03
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC653
KC Air Astana
321
7:40 AM
+05 T2
11:05 AM
+03
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Doha to Almaty
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,901 mi 4h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

DOH–ALA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,901 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DOH–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 9 320, 77X 4h10-4h20 Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 7 333 4h20 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QR
333 Airbus A330-300 – CX
77X Boeing 777-200ER – QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + QR (16 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, DOH to ALA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DOH to ALA.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,234
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.

Other ways to reach Almaty from Doha

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric DOH→ALA AUH→ALA
Distance from DOH 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 16 3
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of DOH with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Almaty is 2 hours ahead of Doha.
DOH: +03 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 8:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
1,901 mi / 3,060 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Qatari passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days, register with the migration police within 3 days of arrival.

Getting to DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.

DOH–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Doha to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance1,901 mi / 3,060 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 30 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: DOH
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DOH to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamad International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,901 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from DOH to ALA. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, GYD, DXB, AUH, HGH, SHJ, TAS, PKX, DEL, SAW, IST, PVG, ICN, CAN, BKK, MED, KUL and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almaty is 2 hours ahead of Doha.
Yes, return flights from ALA to DOH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DOH to ALA

Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DOH to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DOH to ALA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,901 miles (3,060 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).