China
KazakhstanGuangzhou to Almaty shipping route.
5,806 km by rail, about 8.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Guangzhou and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
GuangzhouRailAlmatyRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 5,806 km (3,607 mi) |
| Straight line | 4,009 km |
| Transit time | 8.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Guangzhou to Almaty shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Guangzhou, China to Almaty, Kazakhstan runs 5,806 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 4,009 km, the track adds 45%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 8.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Guangzhou and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Guangzhou in this directory, Almaty is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Urumqi (4,497 km), Lanzhou (2,650 km) and Beijing (2,261 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Guangzhou to Almaty?
5,806 km by rail (4,009 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Guangzhou to Almaty?
About 8.1 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Almaty to Guangzhou has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Guangzhou to Shanghai1,738 km
Tashkent to Almaty906 km- Astana to Almaty1,280 km
- Urumqi to Almaty1,319 km
- Lanzhou to Almaty3,155 km
- Xi'an to Almaty3,782 km
- Chengdu to Almaty4,199 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.