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

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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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✓
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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
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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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 7 hubs
CIT Shymkent 4h 55m DV → DV Shymkent (CIT) to Astana flights
ALA Almaty 6h 30m DV → DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Astana flights
GYD Baku 23h 5m DVJ2 → J2 Baku (GYD) to Astana flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 24h 30m PC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Astana flights
SVO Moscow 24h 33m SU → SU Moscow (SVO) to Astana flights
HSA Turkıstan ~5h 10m DV → KC Turkıstan (HSA) to Astana flights
DXB Dubai ~11h 20m FS → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Astana flights
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Aktau to Astana
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,068 mi 2h 28m nonstop

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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 7 321 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 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
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CIT ~4h 55m HSA ~5h 10m ALA ~6h 30m DXB ~11h 20m GYD ~23h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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 28m gate to gate.
Facts

SCO–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aktau to Astana route.
Route details
Distance1,068 mi / 1,719 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,068 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SCO to NQZ: 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 Heydar Aliyev.
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 is about 2 hours 28 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 Heydar Aliyev. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.