Shenzhen to Shymkent (SZX–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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TK6223
TK Turkish
33X
4:10 AM
CST
9:10 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6253
TK Turkish
33X
4:10 AM
CST
9:25 AM
+05
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6215
TK Turkish
33X
4:10 AM
CST
9:10 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
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TK6207
TK Turkish
33X
4:40 AM
CST
9:40 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
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TK6319
TK Turkish
33X
4:40 AM
CST
9:40 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
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TK6277
TK Turkish
33X
4:42 AM
CST
9:42 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
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TK6287
TK Turkish
33X
4:57 AM
CST
9:47 AM
+05
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
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TK6323
TK Turkish
33X
6:31 AM
CST
11:21 AM
+05
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenzhen to Shymkent
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,878 mi 7h 50m nonstop -3h behind 6 1-stop hubs

SZX–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,878 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 8 33X 7h50-8h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (8 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, SZX to CIT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
562
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Shymkent International Airport.
Metric SZX→CIT HKG→CIT MFM→CIT
Distance from SZX 24 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 8 2 2
Flight time 7h 50m 7h 35m 7h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Shymkent International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 3:00 PM in Shymkent.
Distance & Flight Time
2,878 mi / 4,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 50m to 8h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance2,878 mi / 4,631 km
Flight time7h 50m to 8h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CIT
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take approximately 7h 50m to 8h 15m. The route covers 2,878 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SZX to CIT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through URC, CGO, PVG, BKK, ICN and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Shenzhen.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and MFM. 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 SZX to CIT

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to CIT ranges from 7 hours 50 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,878 miles (4,631 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via URC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM).