AlmatytoShymkentFlight Time

ALA–CIT · Nonstop

Almaty (Almaty International Airport) to Shymkent (Shymkent Airport).

The estimated flight time from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT) is about 1h 23m, covering 389 miles. SCAT, Air Astana, and Fly Arystan fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 00:30 to 22:50 local time.

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At a glance

ALA to CIT route summary
Est. flight time	Distance	Route type	Captured freq.	Market
~1h 23m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet.	389 mi	Nonstop	8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking.	Domestic

Airlines on this route

Nonstop airlines from Almaty to Shymkent

SCAT, Air Astana, and Fly Arystan operate 8-9/day flights from ALA to CIT. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at ALA.

First departure: 00:30
Last departure: 22:50
Cadence: ~every 2 hours
Scheduled departure times: 17

Captured airlines for ALA to CIT, sampled daily frequency, aircraft and departure times
Airline	Captured daily freq.	Aircraft	Departures (local)
SCAT	5-6/day	Boeing 737 · Terminal 1	00:3008:20

Aircraft on this route

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CIT to ALA flights — 7-8/day on 3 airlines →

Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ALA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 61 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.

Data methodology

Route FAQ

How long is the flight from Almaty to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT) is about 1h 23m, based on the 389-mile flying distance.

How far is Almaty from Shymkent?

Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT) is about 389 miles by air.

Are there nonstop flights from Almaty to Shymkent?

Yes. SCAT, Air Astana, and Fly Arystan fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT), with 8-9/day departures.

Which airlines fly from Almaty to Shymkent?

SCAT, Air Astana, and Fly Arystan fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent (CIT).

What aircraft fly from Almaty to Shymkent?

The ALA–CIT route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.

Route hubs

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