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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → United States

Flights from Shymkent to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Shymkent to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 18h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 10m
CITCHIMUC

Shymkent to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Shymkent to Chicago

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

1
CIT Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 10m
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2
CIT Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 43m
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3
CIT Cairo (CAI) CHI
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~20h 25m
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4
CIT Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~20h 56m
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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
10,376 km6,443 miles
Journey time
18h 10mestimate
Time difference
-11hChicago vs Shymkent
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
CIT → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Shymkent to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Cairo. 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 Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,376 km.
Where do you change planes between Shymkent and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Cairo (CAI) and Dubai (DXB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shymkent and Chicago?
Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Chicago?
Chicago is 11 hours behind Shymkent.

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