Russia to Kazakhstan · 1,704 miles (2,742 km)

Moscow (SVO) to Shymkent (CIT) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Moscow (SVO) to Shymkent (CIT): Aeroflot. The two airports are 1,704 miles (2,742 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kostanay, Aktau and Astana and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SVO to CIT

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SVO to CIT with one stop

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

  • Via Kostanay (KSN)Aeroflot, then SCAT Airlines
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    DV
  • Via Aktau (SCO)Aeroflot, then SCAT Airlines and FlyArystan
    Aeroflot logo
    DV
    FS
  • Via Astana (NQZ)Aeroflot, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more
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    DV
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    FS
  • Via Karaganda (KGF)Aeroflot, then SCAT Airlines
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    DV
  • Via Tyumen (TJM)Aeroflot and Pobeda, then SCAT Airlines
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    DP
    DV
  • Via Baku (GYD)Aeroflot, then Azerbaijan Airlines
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    J2
  • Via Almaty (ALA)Aeroflot, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more
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    DV
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    FS
  • Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Ikar, Nordwind Airlines and 1 more, then SCAT Airlines
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    N4
    DP
    DV
  • Via Novosibirsk (OVB)Aeroflot and Pobeda, then SCAT Airlines
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    DP
    DV
  • Via Istanbul (IST)Aeroflot and Southwind Airlines, then SCAT Airlines
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    2S
    DV
  • Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then SCAT Airlines
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    DV

SVO to CIT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SVO to CIT?

Aeroflot flies nonstop from Moscow (SVO) to Shymkent (CIT).

How far is Moscow from Shymkent by plane?

Moscow (SVO) and Shymkent (CIT) are 1,704 miles (2,742 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does SVO 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 SVO to CIT with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Moscow and Shymkent?

The most direct connections are through Kostanay (KSN), Aktau (SCO), Astana (NQZ), Karaganda (KGF) and Tyumen (TJM).

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.