Shymkent (CIT) to Urumqi (URC) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Shymkent (CIT) to Urumqi (URC): SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 911 miles (1,466 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Almaty and Astana.
Airlines flying nonstop from CIT to URC
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
CIT to URC with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole wayDV
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- Via Astana (NQZ)FlyArystan the whole wayDV
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CIT to URC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CIT to URC?
SCAT Airlines flies nonstop from Shymkent (CIT) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Shymkent from Urumqi by plane?
Shymkent (CIT) and Urumqi (URC) are 911 miles (1,466 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does CIT to URC cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CIT to URC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Shymkent and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Astana through Almaty.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.