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Connecting route · United States → Kazakhstan

Flights from Los Angeles to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 21h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 06m
LAXCITICN

Los Angeles to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey21h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Shymkent

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

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LAX Seoul (ICN) CIT
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 31m
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2
LAX Shanghai (PVG) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 26m
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3
LAX Munich (MUC) CIT
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 06m
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LAX Istanbul (IST) CIT
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 30m
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LAX Dubai (DXB) CIT
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~23h 08m
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LAX Cairo (CAI) CIT
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 20m
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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
11,483 km7,131 miles
Journey time
21h 06mestimate
Time difference
+13hShymkent vs Los Angeles
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → CIT

Flights from Los Angeles to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Munich. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,483 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Munich (MUC) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Shymkent?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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