Hong Kong to Shymkent (HKG–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
TK6251
TK Turkish
33X
6:05 PM
HKT
10:50 PM
+05
7h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6329
TK Turkish
33X
6:50 PM
HKT
11:05 PM
+05
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
URC Ürümqi 12h 25m CACXCZ DV Ürümqi (URC) to Shymkent flights
ICN Seoul 13h 5m 7CACBX DV Seoul (ICN) to Shymkent flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 50m 9CCACX DV Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shymkent flights
CGO Zhengzhou 13h 55m CX TK Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shymkent flights
BKK Bangkok 14h 30m AYCXEK DV Bangkok (BKK) to Shymkent flights
ALA Almaty 14h 38m TK DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent flights
IST Istanbul 19h 35m HXLHNZ DV Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent flights
SZX Shenzhen ~10h 25m LH TK Shenzhen (SZX) to Shymkent flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Hong Kong to Shymkent
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,898 mi 7h 30m nonstop -3h behind

HKG–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,898 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 2 33X 7h15-7h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (2 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, HKG to CIT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
642
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 Shymkent from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Shymkent International Airport.
Metric HKG→CIT MFM→CIT SZX→CIT
Distance from HKG 23 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2 8
Flight time 7h 30m 7h 30m 7h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Shymkent International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 PM in Shymkent.
Distance & Flight Time
2,898 mi / 4,663 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for stays of up to 14 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested at immigration.

For stays longer than 14 days, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Kazakh embassy or consulate. Registration with local authorities is required within 3 days of arrival.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance2,898 mi / 4,663 km
Flight time7h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take about 7h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,898 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HKG to CIT: Turkish Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Incheon and Shanghai Pudong.
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Hong Kong.
Nearby alternatives include MFM and SZX. 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 HKG to CIT

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to CIT is about 7 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,898 miles (4,663 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Incheon and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Shenzhen (SZX).