AKX to ALA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 1,686 km (1,048 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (ALA to AKX).
How far is it from Aktobe to Almaty?
The great-circle distance between Aktobe International Airport (AKX) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 1,686 km (1,048 mi, 911 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKX to ALA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ALA is roughly east of AKX.
How is the AKX to ALA route written in code?
The pair is written AKX-ALA in IATA codes and UATT-UAAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Aktobe International Airport is AKX (UATT), Almaty International Airport is ALA (UAAA).
| AKX | ALA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Aktobe International Airport | Almaty International Airport |
| ICAO code | UATT | UAAA |
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Elevation | 738 ft | 2,234 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1116 | #243 |
Both ICAO codes start with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ALA sits 1,496 ft (456 m) higher than AKX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKX to ALA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV | Scat Air | VSV | Vlasta | Active |
| KC | Air Astana | KZR | Astanaline | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aktobe from Almaty?
Aktobe International Airport (AKX) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are 1,686 km (1,048 mi, 911 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKX to ALA?
A typical nonstop flight between AKX and ALA takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ALA from AKX?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) lies roughly east of Aktobe International Airport (AKX).
Which airlines fly AKX to ALA?
2 airlines appear on the AKX-ALA route in the open dataset, including Scat Air, Air Astana.
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