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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Shymkent to Kunming

There are no direct flights from Shymkent to Kunming. 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
CITKMGURC

Shymkent to Kunming at a glance

Fastest journey8h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Shymkent to Kunming

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) KMG
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 28m
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2
CIT Xian (XIY) KMG
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 21m
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3
CIT Bangkok (BKK) KMG
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air
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
+3hKunming vs Shymkent
Currency in Kunming
CNY
Airports
CIT → KMG

Flights from Shymkent to Kunming: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Kunming?
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 Shymkent to Kunming?
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 Shymkent and Kunming?
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 Shymkent and Kunming?
Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Kunming?
Kunming is 3 hours ahead of Shymkent.

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