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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Shymkent to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Shymkent to Chengdu. 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
CITCTUURC

Shymkent to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey7h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Bishkek

Best ways to fly from Shymkent to Chengdu

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

1
CIT Urumqi (URC) CTU
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 58m
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2
CIT Bishkek (BSZ) CTU
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 46m
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3
CIT Xian (XIY) CTU
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern 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
+3hChengdu vs Shymkent
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
CIT → TFU, CTU

Flights from Shymkent to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Chengdu?
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 Shymkent to Chengdu?
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 Shymkent and Chengdu?
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 Shymkent and Chengdu?
Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 3 hours ahead of Shymkent.

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