Shymkent to Astana (CIT–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DV701
DV SCAT
738
5:10 AM
+05 TA
6:50 AM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DV715
DV SCAT
738
10:50 AM
+05 TA
12:35 PM
+05
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DV771
DV SCAT
738
4:30 PM
+05 TA
6:10 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DV775
DV SCAT
738
6:00 PM
+05 TA
7:50 PM
+05
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DV702
DV SCAT
738
8:10 AM
+05 T2
9:50 AM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DV716
DV SCAT
738
1:40 PM
+05 T2
3:20 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DV772
DV SCAT
738
7:20 PM
+05 T2
9:00 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DV776
DV SCAT
738
8:50 PM
+05 T2
10:30 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shymkent to Astana
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 606 mi 1h 40m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

CIT–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CIT–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 28 738 1h40-1h50
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (28 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 NQZ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CIT to NQZ.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
114
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 Astana from Shymkent

Nearby airports with service to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
Metric CIT→NQZ TAS→NQZ DMB→NQZ
Distance from CIT 77 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 28 7 7
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CIT with service to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Astana is 0 hours the same as Shymkent.
CIT: +05 · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Shymkent, it's 6:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
606 mi / 975 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 50m.

CIT–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shymkent to Astana route.
Route details
Distance606 mi / 975 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Qyzylorda
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
Destination: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Qostanay
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIT to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Shymkent International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 50m. The route covers 606 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SCAT.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CIT to NQZ. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKX, ALA, IST, SCO, DXB, SAW, URC and XIY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NQZ to CIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TAS and DMB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CIT to NQZ

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CIT to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIT to NQZ ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AKX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tashkent (TAS) and Taraz (DMB).