Kazakhstan Β· 537 miles (865 km)

Karaganda (KGF) to Shymkent (CIT) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Karaganda (KGF) to Shymkent (CIT): SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 537 miles (865 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zhezkazgan and Almaty.

Airlines flying nonstop from KGF to CIT

  • DV
    SCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance

KGF to CIT with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Zhezkazgan (DZN)SCAT Airlines the whole way
    DV
    DV
  • Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan the whole way
    FS
    DV
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    FS

KGF to CIT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KGF to CIT?

SCAT Airlines flies nonstop from Karaganda (KGF) to Shymkent (CIT).

How far is Karaganda from Shymkent by plane?

Karaganda (KGF) and Shymkent (CIT) are 537 miles (865 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does KGF to CIT cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KGF to CIT with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Karaganda and Shymkent?

The most direct connections are through Zhezkazgan (DZN) and Almaty (ALA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SCAT Airlines through Zhezkazgan.

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.