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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Kunming to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 8h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 28m
KMGCITURC

Kunming to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey8h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Kunming 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
KMG Urumqi (URC) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 28m
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KMG Xian (XIY) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 21m
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3
KMG Bangkok (BKK) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 34m
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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
3,604 km2,238 miles
Journey time
8h 28mestimate
Time difference
-3hShymkent vs Kunming
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
KMG → CIT

Flights from Kunming to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Bangkok. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Kunming to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,604 km.
Where do you change planes between Kunming and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Bangkok (BKK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kunming and Shymkent?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Kunming and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Kunming.

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