ATH
Athens
Greece
3,855 km
2,395 miles
CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,855 km
2,395 mi / 2,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Athens
Heading
68°
east northeast

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ATH CIT
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Shymkent Airport
IATA Code ATH CIT
ICAO Code LGAV UAII
City Athens Shymkent
Country Greece Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Almaty
Elevation 308 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 42.360000, 69.480000

Athens (ATH) to Shymkent (CIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 3,855 kilometers (2,395 miles / 2,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in Athens, it's 17:44 in Shymkent. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Shymkent Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Shymkent Airport (CIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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