Distance From Heihe Aihui Airport to Almaty International Airport, HEK - ALA Distance

The distance from Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 2379 miles or 3828 kilometers or 2066 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 Heihe ( China ) to Almaty ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heihe and Almaty takes around 5 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heihe Aihui Airport, Heihe, China to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan is 5 hours 28 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 • HEK - ALA

Kilometers		3828 km
Statute Miles		2379 miles
Nautical Miles		2066 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 28 minutes

Heihe Aihui Airport to Almaty International Airport Flight Route Map - HEK to ALA Flight Path

Location of Heihe Aihui Airport & Almaty International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Heihe to Almaty nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Heihe, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HEK - ALA

Time difference between Heihe (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 3 Hours.
Almaty time is 3 Hours behind Heihe.

Location	Local Time
Heihe (China)	2025-12-16, 17:48:03 CST
Almaty (Kazakhstan)	2025-12-16, 14:48:03 +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

Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK / ZYHE) Heihe, China

Destination

Almaty International Airport (ALA / UAAA) Almaty, Kazakhstan