Distance From Alert Field to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

The distance from Alert Field () to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) is 6602 miles or 10625 kilometers or 5733 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Big Sandy ( United States ) to Nur-Sultan ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Sandy and Nur-Sultan takes around 15 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Field, Big Sandy, United States to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is 15 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - NQZ

Kilometers		10625 km
Statute Miles		6602 miles
Nautical Miles		5733 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 10 minutes

Alert Field to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport Flight Route Map - to NQZ Flight Path

Location of Alert Field & Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Big Sandy to Nur-Sultan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Big Sandy, United States and Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NQZ

Time difference between Big Sandy (United States) and Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) is 9 Hours.
Nur-Sultan time is 9 Hours ahead of Big Sandy.

Location	Local Time
Big Sandy (United States)	2026-06-18, 01:55:47 EDT
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan)	2026-06-18, 10:55:47 +05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alert Field ( / 18TE) Big Sandy, United States

Destination

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ / UACC) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan