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Flights from Sydney to Almaty

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Almaty. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Kuala Lumpur, about 18h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 54m
SYDALAICN

Sydney to Almaty at a glance

Fastest journey16h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Almaty

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SYD Seoul (ICN) ALA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet
One airline, one ticket ~18h 08m
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SYD Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ALA
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X · Leg 2: AirAsia X
One airline, one ticket ~17h 09m
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SYD Shanghai (PVG) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 30m
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SYD Guangzhou (CAN) ALA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 54m
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SYD Beijing (PEK) ALA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Astana, Air China
One airline, one ticket ~17h 48m
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SYD Xian (XIY) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,411 km7,086 miles
Journey time
16h 54mestimate
Time difference
-6hAlmaty vs Sydney
Currency in Almaty
USD
Airports
SYD → ALA

Flights from Sydney to Almaty: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,411 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Shanghai (PVG) and Guangzhou (CAN). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Almaty?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Almaty?
Almaty is 6 hours behind Sydney.

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