Tashkent to Astana is 683 miles (1,099 km), a flight of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Right side captures the Tian Shan departure views and offers glimpses of the transition zone between mountains and steppe during cruise. Left side has the superior landing approach, but the 90-minute flight's most dramatic scenery—the mountain foothills—favors the right window.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses from the Fergana Basin's irrigated lowlands northwestward into the Betpak-Dala (Hungry Steppe), a semi-arid transition zone with sparse vegetation and occasional salt lakes. The Syr Darya River valley lies to the west (left) during cruise, visible as a green corridor in the desert. The Ulutau Mountains appear as a low, distant ridge on the right (east) around the midpoint. Most of cruise altitude shows the monotonous, featureless steppe with occasional settlements and roads as thin lines. No major water bodies are directly beneath the flight path.
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Takeoff from TAS
RIGHTTashkent typically departs runway 09L/27R or 09R/27L. Northbound departures on runway 09 (heading northwest) give right-side passengers views of the Tian Shan foothills and the Chirchik River valley as you climb. Left side faces the flat Fergana Basin.
Landing at NQZ
LEFTAstana's main runway is 10/28. Southbound approaches on runway 28 (heading southwest) give left-side passengers views of the Ishim River and the city's distinctive modern skyline as you descend. Right side shows the flat steppe extending toward Kazakhstan's interior.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tashkent to Astana. Right side captures the Tian Shan departure views and offers glimpses of the transition zone between mountains and steppe during cruise. Left side has the superior landing approach, but the 90-minute flight's most dramatic scenery—the mountain foothills—favors the right window.
What can I see during takeoff from Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
During takeoff from Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tashkent typically departs runway 09L/27R or 09R/27L. Northbound departures on runway 09 (heading northwest) give right-side passengers views of the Tian Shan foothills and the Chirchik River valley as you climb. Left side faces the flat Fergana Basin. Notable sights include: Tian Shan mountain range (distant, northeast), Chirchik River valley (immediate foreground), Tashkent urban sprawl (below), Chatkal Range (far horizon to northeast).
What can I see when landing at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana?
When landing at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Astana's main runway is 10/28. Southbound approaches on runway 28 (heading southwest) give left-side passengers views of the Ishim River and the city's distinctive modern skyline as you descend. Right side shows the flat steppe extending toward Kazakhstan's interior. Notable sights include: Ishim River (meandering through the approach corridor), Astana city center with Bayterek tower and government district (distinctive modern architecture), flat Kazakh steppe (surrounding plains), Akmola region grasslands.
How long is the flight from Tashkent to Astana?
The flight from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 683 miles (1,099 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tashkent to Astana flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses from the Fergana Basin's irrigated lowlands northwestward into the Betpak-Dala (Hungry Steppe), a semi-arid transition zone with sparse vegetation and occasional salt lakes. The Syr Darya River valley lies to the west (left) during cruise, visible as a green corridor in the desert. The Ulutau Mountains appear as a low, distant ridge on the right (east) around the midpoint. Most of cruise altitude shows the monotonous, featureless steppe with occasional settlements and roads as thin lines. No major water bodies are directly beneath the flight path.