CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
4,708 km
2,925 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,708 km
2,925 mi / 2,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CIT ZRH
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CIT ZRH
ICAO Code UAII LSZH
City Shymkent Zurich
Country Kazakhstan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,387 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 47.460000, 8.550000

Shymkent (CIT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,708 kilometers (2,925 miles / 2,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Shymkent, it's 16:32 in Zurich. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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