CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
10,854 km
6,744 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
10,854 km
6,744 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CIT DEN
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CIT DEN
ICAO Code UAII KDEN
City Shymkent Denver
Country Kazakhstan United States
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Denver
Elevation 1,387 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 39.860000, -104.670000

Shymkent (CIT) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 10,854 kilometers (6,744 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Shymkent, it's 03:02 in Denver. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,047 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Shymkent Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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