Ürümqi to Shymkent (URC–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DV SCAT
738
2:30 AM
+06 T4
2:10 AM
+05
2h 40m
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DV SCAT
738
8:00 PM
+05 TA
1:20 AM
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2h 20m
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Ürümqi to Shymkent
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 912 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

URC–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 912 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 2 738 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to CIT direction.
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Thu
1
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Fri
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Shymkent is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Shymkent.
Distance & Flight Time
912 mi / 1,468 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to URC

Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.

Facts

URC–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance912 mi / 1,468 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: URC
Full nameÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: CIT
Full nameShymkent International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 912 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SCAT.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from URC to CIT. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALA, HKG, SZX, IST, CGO, NQZ, TBS and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shymkent is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from CIT to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 URC to CIT

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

URC to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to CIT ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 912 miles (1,468 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ALA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.