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Flights from Busan to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Busan to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shanghai, about 9h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 53m
PUSCITALA

Busan to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey9h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Busan to Shymkent

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PUS Almaty (ALA) CIT
Leg 1: Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 53m
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2
PUS Shanghai (PVG) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 25m
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3
PUS Seoul (ICN) CIT
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 54m
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4
PUS Xian (XIY) CIT
Leg 1: Air Busan · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,114 km3,176 miles
Journey time
9h 53mestimate
Time difference
-4hShymkent vs Busan
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
PUS → CIT

Flights from Busan to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shanghai and Seoul. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Busan to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,114 km.
Where do you change planes between Busan and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN) and Xian (XIY). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Busan and Shymkent?
Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Busan and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 4 hours behind Busan.

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