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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Yantai to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Yantai to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Seoul, about 9h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 59m
YNTCITXIY

Yantai to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey8h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Yantai 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
YNT Xian (XIY) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 21m
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YNT Seoul (ICN) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 03m
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3
YNT Urumqi (URC) CIT
Leg 1: Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 59m
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YNT Shanghai (PVG) CIT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 17m
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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
4,388 km2,725 miles
Journey time
8h 59mestimate
Time difference
-3hShymkent vs Yantai
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
YNT → CIT

Flights from Yantai to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yantai to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Seoul and Urumqi. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Yantai to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,388 km.
Where do you change planes between Yantai and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Seoul (ICN), Urumqi (URC) and Shanghai (PVG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Yantai and Shymkent?
Yantai: Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Yantai and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 3 hours behind Yantai.

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