The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 10,518 kilometers (6,536 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Los Angeles, it's 12:26 in Astana. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,038 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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