Astana to Aktau (NQZ–SCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KC313
KC Air Astana
320
12:15 PM
+05 T2
3:20 PM
+05
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV741
DV SCAT
738
8:40 PM
+05 T2
11:20 PM
+05
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV742
DV SCAT
738
5:30 AM
+05
7:55 AM
+05
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC314
KC Air Astana
320
4:20 PM
+05
7:00 PM
+05
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Astana to Aktau
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,068 mi 2h 40m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

NQZ–SCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SCAT and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 1,068 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–SCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 7 738 2h40
KC Air Astana 7 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV + KC (14 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 SCO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to SCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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 Aktau from Astana

Nearby airports with service to Aktau International Airport.
Metric NQZ→SCO KGF→SCO KOV→SCO
Distance from NQZ 125 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14 2
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 50m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of NQZ with service to Aktau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 6:00 PM in Aktau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,068 mi / 1,719 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m.

NQZ–SCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Aktau route.
Route details
Distance1,068 mi / 1,719 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: SCO
IATA / ICAOSCO / UATE
TimezoneAsia/Aqtau
Elevation73 ft / 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to SCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,068 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT and Air Astana.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to SCO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, CIT, ALA and SAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SCO to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KGF and KOV. 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 NQZ to SCO

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Aktau International Airport (SCO) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT and Air Astana. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NQZ to SCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to SCO ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,068 miles (1,719 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Karaganda (KGF) and Kokshetau (KOV).