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

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1,068 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 28m ago
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KC313
KC Air Astana
320
7:20 PM
+05 T2
10:05 PM
+05
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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DV741
DV SCAT
738
8:40 PM
+05 T2
11:20 PM
+05
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DV742
DV SCAT
738
5:30 AM
+05
7:55 AM
+05
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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KC314
KC Air Astana
321
11:05 PM
+05
1:35 AM+1
+05
2h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
CIT Shymkent 5h 40m DV → DV Shymkent (CIT) to Aktau flights
ALA Almaty 6h 3m DVEYKC → DVKC Almaty (ALA) to Aktau flights
SVO Moscow 10h 55m SU → SU Moscow (SVO) to Aktau flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 21h 15m PC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Aktau flights
HSA Turkıstan ~5h 15m KC → DV Turkıstan (HSA) to Aktau flights
MED Medina ~15h 15m KC → KC Medina (MED) to Aktau flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Astana to Aktau
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,068 mi 2h 43m nonstop

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 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 2h45 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to SCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
HSA ~5h 15m CIT ~5h 40m ALA ~6h 3m SVO ~10h 55m MED ~15h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
93
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.
Alternatives

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 43m 2h 50m 2h 30m
Karaganda (KGF) to Aktau flights · Kokshetau (KOV) to Aktau flights
Airports within 200 miles of NQZ with service to Aktau International Airport.
Know before you go

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 43m gate to gate.
Facts

NQZ–SCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Aktau route.
Route details
Distance1,068 mi / 1,719 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: SCO
Full nameAktau International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCO / UATE
TimezoneAsia/Aqtau
Elevation73 ft / 22 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to SCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Aktau International Airport take about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,068 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NQZ to SCO: SCAT and Air Astana.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shymkent, Almaty and Sheremetyevo.
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.
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 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 is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shymkent, Almaty and Sheremetyevo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Karaganda (KGF) and Kokshetau (KOV).