Astana to Seoul (NQZ–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KC209+2
KC Air Astana
32Q
2:35 AM
+05 T1
12:55 PM
KST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC2090
KC Air Astana
32Q
2:35 AM
+05 T1
12:55 PM
KST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6228+1
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
3:20 PM
KST T1
6:45 PM
+05
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Astana to Seoul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,805 mi 6h 20m nonstop +4h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

NQZ–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Astana leads the route. The flight covers 2,805 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana Also: CX, OZ 6 32Q 6h20 CX, OZ
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (6 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, NQZ to ICN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
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
+4h
Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Astana.
NQZ: +05 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 10:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,805 mi / 4,513 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

NQZ–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance2,805 mi / 4,513 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,805 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Astana. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to ICN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TAS, SYX, GYD, XIY, ALA, PEK, CIT, IST, PRG, FRA and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Astana.
Yes, return flights from ICN to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 NQZ to ICN

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NQZ to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to ICN ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,805 miles (4,513 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.