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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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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
Prices
✓
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KC314
KC Air Astana
320
4:20 PM
+05
7:00 PM
+05
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KC313
KC Air Astana
320
12:15 PM
+05 T2
3:20 PM
+05
3h 5m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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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
Prices

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Aktau to Astana
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,068 mi 2h 25m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

SCO–NQZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SCAT and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 1,068 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCO–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 7 738 2h25 – – –
KC Air Astana 7 320 2h40 – – –
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, SCO to NQZ 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 SCO to NQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
101
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Aktau, it's 6:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,068 mi / 1,719 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 40m.
Facts

SCO–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aktau to Astana route.
Route details
Distance1,068 mi / 1,719 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SCO
Full nameAktau International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCO / UATE
TimezoneAsia/Aqtau
Elevation73 ft / 22 m
Destination: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCO to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Aktau International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,068 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT and Air Astana.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SCO to NQZ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALA, CIT, DXB, SAW, GYD and SVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NQZ to SCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SCO to NQZ

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

SCO to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCO to NQZ ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 40 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

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via ALA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.