Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shymkent (XIY–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DV SCAT
738
6:00 AM
CST T5
8:30 AM
+05
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DV SCAT
738
9:20 PM
+05 TA
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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 9 hubs
URC Ürümqi 7h 13m 3U9C9H → DV Ürümqi (URC) to Shymkent flights
ALA Almaty 10h 40m CZ → DVKC Almaty (ALA) to Shymkent flights
NQZ Astana 11h 58m CA → DVKC Astana (NQZ) to Shymkent flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 8m CXMU → TK Hong Kong (HKG) to Shymkent flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 39m 3UAFBA → DV Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shymkent flights
SZX Shenzhen 13h 40m 3U9C9H → TK Shenzhen (SZX) to Shymkent flights
IST Istanbul 19h 3m MU → DV Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent flights
ICN Seoul 21h 53m KEMUOZ → DV Seoul (ICN) to Shymkent flights
BKK Bangkok ~13h 9C → DV Bangkok (BKK) to Shymkent flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shymkent
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,175 mi 5h 30m nonstop -3h behind

XIY–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 2,175 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–CIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DV SCAT 2 738 5h30 – – –
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, XIY to CIT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
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
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to CIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
URC ~7h 13m ALA ~10h 40m NQZ ~11h 58m BKK ~13h 0m HKG ~13h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
628
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
-3h
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · CIT: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 3:00 PM in Shymkent.
Distance & Flight Time
2,175 mi / 3,500 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
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 XIY

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

Facts

XIY–CIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Shymkent route.
Route details
Distance2,175 mi / 3,500 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: CIT
Full nameShymkent International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIT / UAII
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,385 ft / 422 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to CIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Shymkent International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,175 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XIY to CIT: SCAT.
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, Almaty and Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from CIT to XIY 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 XIY to CIT

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to CIT is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,175 miles (3,500 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Almaty and Nursultan Nazarbayev. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.