Karaganda to Almaty (KGF–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
KC1316+1
KC Air Astana
320
1:35 AM
+05
3:20 AM
+05
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1312+1
KC Air Astana
320
1:05 PM
+05
3:00 PM
+05
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1311+1
KC Air Astana
320
10:50 AM
+05
12:35 PM
+05
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1313+1
KC Air Astana
320
7:05 PM
+05
8:45 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1315+1
KC Air Astana
320
11:20 PM
+05
1:05 AM+1
+05
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Karaganda to Almaty
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 471 mi 1h 45m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

KGF–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Astana leads the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGF–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 9 320 1h45-1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (9 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, KGF to ALA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGF to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
32
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 Karaganda

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric KGF→ALA NQZ→ALA
Distance from KGF 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 9 139
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of KGF with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Almaty is 0 hours the same as Karaganda.
KGF: +05 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Karaganda, it's 6:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m.

KGF–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Karaganda to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 757 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 17 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: KGF
IATA / ICAOKGF / UAKK
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,765 ft / 538 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGF to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m. The route covers 471 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Astana.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from KGF to ALA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCO, HKG, PLX and SVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALA to KGF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NQZ. 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 KGF to ALA

Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGF to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGF to ALA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (757 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Astana (NQZ).