Distance from Aktobe to Shymkent
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Aktobe0 mAktobe is a major city in western Kazakhstan, located on the river Ilek. It serves as the administrative center of the Aktobe Region and is an important cultural, economic, and industrial hub. As of 2023, the city had…
Shymkent0 mShymkent is a city in southern Kazakhstan, close to the border with Uzbekistan. For administration, it is one of three cities of republican significance in Kazakhstan, the others being Almaty and Astana.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Aktobe to Shymkent?
It is 1,298 km in a straight line from Aktobe to Shymkent. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Aktobe to Shymkent?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 20 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Aktobe to Shymkent?
Around 21 h 38 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.