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Connecting route · Mongolia → Kazakhstan

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Krasnoyarsk, about 7h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 13m
UBNCITALA

Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey7h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Krasnoyarsk

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent

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

1
UBN Almaty (ALA) CIT
Leg 1: Hunnu Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 13m
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2
UBN Krasnoyarsk (KJA) CIT
Leg 1: KrasAvia · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 01m
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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
2,962 km1,839 miles
Journey time
7h 13mestimate
Time difference
-3hShymkent vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
UBN → CIT

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty and Krasnoyarsk. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Ulaanbaatar to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,962 km.
Where do you change planes between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA) and Krasnoyarsk (KJA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent?
Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.

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