Distance From Nelson Airport to Almaty International Airport

The distance from Nelson Airport () to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 5963 miles or 9597 kilometers or 5179 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 Nelson ( Canada ) to Almaty ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Almaty takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, Canada to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan is 13 hours 42 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 • - ALA

Kilometers		9597 km
Statute Miles		5963 miles
Nautical Miles		5179 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Nelson Airport to Almaty International Airport Flight Route Map - to ALA Flight Path

Location of Nelson Airport & Almaty International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nelson, Canada and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ALA

Time difference between Nelson (Canada) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12 Hours.
Almaty time is 12 Hours ahead of Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (Canada)	2026-03-20, 00:15:41 MST
Almaty (Kazakhstan)	2026-03-20, 12:15:41 +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

Nelson Airport ( / CZNL) Nelson, Canada

Destination

Almaty International Airport (ALA / UAAA) Almaty, Kazakhstan