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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Shymkent to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Shymkent to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Novosibirsk, about 7h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 22m
CITBJSALA

Shymkent to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey7h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Novosibirsk

Best ways to fly from Shymkent to Beijing

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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CIT Almaty (ALA) BJS
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Air China
One airline, one ticket ~7h 22m
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CIT Novosibirsk (OVB) BJS
Leg 1: S7 Airlines, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 25m
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CIT Urumqi (URC) BJS
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 22m
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CIT Xian (XIY) BJS
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 58m
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CIT Bishkek (BSZ) BJS
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~8h 22m
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CIT Krasnoyarsk (KJA) BJS
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroflot, Rossiya
Self-transfer likely ~9h 30m
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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
3,881 km2,410 miles
Journey time
7h 22mestimate
Time difference
+3hBeijing vs Shymkent
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
CIT → PKX, PEK

Flights from Shymkent to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Novosibirsk and Urumqi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Shymkent to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,881 km.
Where do you change planes between Shymkent and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Novosibirsk (OVB), Urumqi (URC) and Xian (XIY). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shymkent and Beijing?
Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Beijing?
Beijing is 3 hours ahead of Shymkent.

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