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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Chengdu to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Bishkek, about 7h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 46m
CTUCITURC

Chengdu to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey7h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Bishkek

Best ways to fly from Chengdu 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
CTU Urumqi (URC) CIT
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 58m
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2
CTU Bishkek (BSZ) CIT
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 46m
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3
CTU Xian (XIY) CIT
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 37m
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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
3,321 km2,062 miles
Journey time
7h 46mestimate
Time difference
-3hShymkent vs Chengdu
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
TFU, CTU → CIT

Flights from Chengdu to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Bishkek and Xian. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,321 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Bishkek (BSZ) and Xian (XIY). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Shymkent?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Chengdu.

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