Xian (XIY) to Shymkent (CIT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Shymkent (CIT): SCAT Airlines. The two airports are 2,175 miles (3,500 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Almaty, Urumqi and Astana and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from XIY to CIT
- DVSCAT AirlinesNot in an alliance
XIY to CIT with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan the whole way
FSDV
FS - Via Urumqi (URC)Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and 7 more, then SCAT Airlines3U
BK+6DV - Via Astana (NQZ)Air China, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more
DVFS - Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines, then SCAT Airlines
DV - Via Shanghai (PVG)Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more, then SCAT Airlines3U+5DV
- Via Sanya (SYX)Air Changan, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then SCAT Airlines9H+2
DV - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then SCAT Airlines
DV - Via Bangkok (BKK)Spring Airlines, then SCAT AirlinesDV
XIY to CIT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from XIY to CIT?
SCAT Airlines flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Shymkent (CIT).
How far is Xian from Shymkent by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Shymkent (CIT) are 2,175 miles (3,500 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does XIY 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 XIY to CIT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Xian and Shymkent?
The most direct connections are through Almaty (ALA), Urumqi (URC), Astana (NQZ), Novosibirsk (OVB) and Shanghai (PVG). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example FlyArystan 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.