Distance From Hickory Regional Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, HKY - NQZ Distance

The distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) is 6220 miles or 10009 kilometers or 5401 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 Hickory ( United States ) to Nur-Sultan ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickory and Nur-Sultan takes around 14 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, United States to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is 14 hours 17 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 • HKY - NQZ

Kilometers		10009 km
Statute Miles		6220 miles
Nautical Miles		5401 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 17 minutes

Hickory Regional Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport Flight Route Map - HKY to NQZ Flight Path

Location of Hickory Regional Airport & Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Hickory, United States and Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKY - NQZ

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

Location	Local Time
Hickory (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:48:40 EDT
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan)	2026-03-19, 13:48:40 +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

Hickory Regional Airport (HKY / KHKY) Hickory, United States

Destination

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