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Connecting route · Malaysia → Kazakhstan

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Almaty, about 10h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 29m
KULCITBKK

Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey10h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Almaty

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur 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
KUL Bangkok (BKK) CIT
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 29m
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2
KUL Almaty (ALA) CIT
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 41m
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3
KUL Xian (XIY) CIT
Leg 1: AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 22m
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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
5,397 km3,352 miles
Journey time
10h 29mestimate
Time difference
-3hShymkent vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
KUL, SZB → CIT

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Almaty 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,397 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Almaty (ALA) and Xian (XIY). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Shymkent?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

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