⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Calgary to Almaty flights

Calgary (YYC) to Almaty (ALA): 5,876 miles (9,456 km) great-circle, about 12h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $849 round-trip on WestJet, with 2 stops, departing May 17, 2026.

WSWestJetWS137
Depart
YYC
Calgary, Canada
23:35
2026-05-17
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Arrive
ALA
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Returns 20:50
2026-05-22
Stops
2 stops
Distance
5,876 mi
Est. nonstop time
12h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$849
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Calgary to Almaty fare fly?

$849 round-trip, WestJet WS137, departing 2026-05-17 at 23:35, returning 2026-05-22. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Friday 5 nights later; the fare was observed 22 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Calgary from Almaty?

  • Distance: 5,876 miles (9,456 km) great-circle, heading north.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 12h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Calgary International Airport (YYC), Calgary, Canada, UTC-6 on May 17, 2026.
  • Arrival: Almaty International Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan, UTC+5 on May 17, 2026.
  • Time difference: Almaty is 11 hours ahead of Calgary on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Canada to Kazakhstan.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 2,234 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: WestJet WS137, 2 stops, round-trip, 5 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Calgary to Almaty fare compare with other routes from YYC?

At $849, it ranked 21st of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from YYC (median $613). That is 14.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the YYC median of 16.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from YYC of similar length: Antalya (5,992 mi) at $997 and Yerevan (5,997 mi) at $1154.

WestJet had the cheapest fare on 15 of 30 YYC routes. It is the 4th longest of the 30 routes we track from YYC.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Almaty?

Of 71 departure airports with a fare to Almaty, Calgary (YYC) ranked 50th at $849. Lowest: $357 from Istanbul (IST); highest: $2596 from Santo Domingo (SDQ); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Pegasus Airlines (9), Turkish (5), Air Arabia (4), Air China (4), AirAsia (3) and airline RR (3), plus 33 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Edmonton, Asia/Almaty; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Calgary to Almaty flight questions

How far is Calgary from Almaty by plane?

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Calgary is about 5,876 miles (9,456 km) from Almaty on a great-circle line from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA), heading north. It is the 4th longest of the 30 routes we track from YYC. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Calgary to Almaty?

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About 12h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 5,876 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded WestJet fare was with 2 stops. 71 airports in our feed had a fare to Almaty; this one ranked 50th, and 6 of the 71 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Calgary and Almaty?

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On May 17, 2026, Calgary was on UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) and Almaty on UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty), so Almaty was 11 hours ahead of Calgary: noon in Calgary was 23:00 in Almaty. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Almaty 12 hours ahead, in mid-July Almaty 11 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from Calgary to Almaty?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $849 per person round-trip on WestJet flight WS137, departing May 17, 2026, returning May 22, 2026, with 2 stops. At $849, it ranked 21st of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from YYC (median $613). That is 14.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the YYC median of 16.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Calgary to Almaty?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Almaty, 6 of the 71 recorded fares were nonstop. From YYC, 6 of 30 were. Routes from YYC of similar length: Antalya (5,992 mi) at $997 and Yerevan (5,997 mi) at $1154.

Which airports serve flights from Calgary to Almaty?

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It departs Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada, and arrives at Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. An international flight, Canada to Kazakhstan. WestJet had the cheapest fare on 15 of 30 YYC routes. Almaty International Airport (ALA) sits at 2,234 ft above sea level.

Where else near Almaty can you fly from Calgary?

Kazan (KZN) $1836Yerevan (EVN) $1154Moscow (MOW) $1387Istanbul (IST) $927Antalya (AYT) $997Warsaw (WAW) $615All flights from Calgary →

Other cities with flights to Almaty

From Istanbul (IST) $357From Mumbai (BOM) $384From Guangzhou (CAN) $416From Dubai (DXB) $431From Antalya (AYT) $439From Shanghai (PVG) $458

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