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Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is an international airport serving Astana (Astana City), Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is NQZ and its ICAO code is UACC. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
- IATANQZ
- ICAOUACC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- NQZ
- ICAO code
- UACC
- City
- Astana
- Region / province
- Astana City
- Country / territory
- Kazakhstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 51.0270° N, 71.4671° E
- Elevation
- 355 m (1,165 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Qostanay (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,484 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,500 m11,484 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
5,074 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,453 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,493 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.300 MHz |
| RDR | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Astana through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kazakhstan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sary-Arka Airport | KGF | 201 km |
| Kokshetau International Airport | KOV | 286 km |
| Pavlodar International Airport | PWQ | 408 km |
| Petropavl International Airport | PPK | 444 km |
| Zhezkazgan National Airport | DZN | 457 km |
| Kostanay International Airport | KSN | 592 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
The IATA code of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is NQZ and its ICAO code is UACC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport located?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is in Astana, Astana City, Kazakhstan, at coordinates 51.0270° N, 71.4671° E and an elevation of 355 m (1,165 ft).
How far is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,493 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,453 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,074 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
The longest runway at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 3,500 m (11,484 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.