Urumqi (URC) to Shymkent (CIT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Shymkent (CIT): 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 URC to CIT
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
URC to CIT 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 way
DVFS - Via Astana (NQZ)FlyArystan the whole wayFSDVFS
URC to CIT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from URC to CIT?
SCAT Airlines flies nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Shymkent (CIT).
How far is Urumqi from Shymkent by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Shymkent (CIT) 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 URC 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 URC to CIT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Urumqi and Shymkent?
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.