Shymkent to Seoul (CIT–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DV467
DV SCAT
738
7:30 PM
+05 TA
5:55 AM+1
KST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV468
DV SCAT
738
6:55 AM
KST T1
10:55 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shymkent to Seoul
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,982 mi 6h 25m nonstop +4h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

CIT–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 2,982 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIT–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 4 738 6h25
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CIT to ICN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIT to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
530
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Seoul from Shymkent

Nearby airports with service to Incheon International Airport.
Metric CIT→ICN TAS→ICN
Distance from CIT 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 4 17
Flight time 6h 25m 6h
Airports within 200 miles of CIT with service to Incheon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Shymkent.
CIT: +05 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent, it's 10:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,982 mi / 4,798 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

CIT–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shymkent to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance2,982 mi / 4,798 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIT to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shymkent International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,982 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SCAT.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CIT to ICN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NQZ, ALA, XIY, PVG, BUD, IST, DOH, BKK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Shymkent.
Yes, return flights from ICN to CIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TAS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CIT to ICN

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CIT to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIT to ICN ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,982 miles (4,798 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via NQZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS).