IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,410 km
2,119 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,410 km
2,119 mi / 1,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
57°
east northeast

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IST NQZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code IST NQZ
ICAO Code LTFM UACC
City Istanbul Astana
Country Turkey Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Almaty
Elevation 325 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 51.020000, 71.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 3,410 kilometers (2,119 miles / 1,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Kazakhstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:48 in Istanbul, it's 12:48 in Astana.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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