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Distance from Shymkent to Taraz

159km
57 minby plane
2 h 39 min🚗 by car
3 h 27 min🚌 by bus

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.

ShymkentShymkent0 m

Shymkent 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.

TarazTaraz0 m

Taraz is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It had a population of 330,100 as of the 19…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Shymkent to Taraz?

It is 159 km in a straight line from Shymkent to Taraz. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Shymkent to Taraz?

A direct flight takes about 57 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Shymkent to Taraz?

Around 2 h 39 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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