Distance from Almaty 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.
Almaty0 mAlmaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents. It was formerly named Alma-Ata.
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 Almaty to Shymkent?
It is 606 km in a straight line from Almaty to Shymkent. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Shymkent?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 29 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Almaty to Shymkent?
Around 10 h 6 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.