ALA to KBP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is 3,535 km (2,196 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KBP to ALA).
How far is it from Almaty to Boryspil?
The great-circle distance between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is 3,535 km (2,196 mi, 1,908 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 ALA to KBP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KBP is roughly northwest of ALA.
How is the ALA to KBP route written in code?
The pair is written ALA-KBP in IATA codes and UAAA-UKBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Almaty International Airport is ALA (UAAA), Boryspil International Airport is KBP (UKBB).
| ALA | KBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Almaty International Airport | Boryspil International Airport |
| ICAO code | UAAA | UKBB |
| Country | Kazakhstan | Ukraine |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft | 427 ft |
| Rank by connections | #243 | #164 |
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.
KBP sits 1,807 ft (551 m) lower than ALA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALA to KBP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Air Astana | KZR | Astanaline | Active |
| PS | Ukraine International Airlines | AUI | Ukraine International | 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 Almaty from Boryspil?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) are 3,535 km (2,196 mi, 1,908 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALA to KBP?
A typical nonstop flight between ALA and KBP takes about 4h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KBP from ALA?
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) lies roughly northwest of Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Which airlines fly ALA to KBP?
2 airlines appear on the ALA-KBP route in the open dataset, including Air Astana, Ukraine International Airlines.
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