Flight Time from Almaty to Kara-Balta
The flight from Almaty to Kara-Balta covers about 159 mi and takes roughly 47 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Almaty and Kara-Balta are about 159 mi (255 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 206 mi (332 km), a drive of about 3 hr 41 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 159 mi / 255 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 206 mi / 332 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 41 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $26 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.046, 75.383 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Almaty to Kara-Balta is about 159 mi (255 km) in a straight line, and roughly 206 mi (332 km) by road.