ALA to KGF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) is 757 km (471 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (KGF to ALA).
How far is it from Almaty to Karaganda?
The great-circle distance between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) is 757 km (471 mi, 409 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 KGF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGF is roughly north of ALA.
How is the ALA to KGF route written in code?
The pair is written ALA-KGF in IATA codes and UAAA-UAKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Almaty International Airport is ALA (UAAA), Sary-Arka Airport is KGF (UAKK).
| ALA | KGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Almaty International Airport | Sary-Arka Airport |
| ICAO code | UAAA | UAKK |
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft | 1,765 ft |
| Rank by connections | #243 | #1115 |
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.
KGF sits 469 ft (143 m) lower than ALA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALA to KGF
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 Almaty from Karaganda?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) are 757 km (471 mi, 409 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALA to KGF?
A typical nonstop flight between ALA and KGF takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGF from ALA?
Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) lies roughly north of Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Which airlines fly ALA to KGF?
2 airlines appear on the ALA-KGF route in the open dataset, including Scat Air, Air Astana.
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