CIT
Shymkent Airport
Chimkent · KazakhstanICAO UAII
Shymkent Airport (CIT) is an airport serving Chimkent, Kazakhstan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 42° 21' 51.1" N, 69° 28' 44.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Qyzylorda (GMT+5).
Destinations
8
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
1,385/ 422m
Asia/Qyzylorda
GMT+5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CIT
ICAO Code
UAII
City
Chimkent
Country
Kazakhstan
Elevation
1,385 ft
Local Time
09:26 PM (GMT+5)
Coordinates
Latitude:42.3642°
Longitude:69.4789°
Popular Routes from CIT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | Alma-ata, Kazakhstan | 390 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 160 kg | View |
| TSE | Tselinograd, Kazakhstan | 605 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 248 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 1,676 mi | 3h 50m | medium-haul | 421 kg | View |
| LED | St. Petersburg, Russia | 2,043 mi | 4h 32m | medium-haul | 513 kg | View |
| OVB | Novosibirsk, Russia | 1,058 mi | 2h 40m | medium-haul | 266 kg | View |
| SCO | Aktau, Kazakhstan | 934 mi | 2h 26m | medium-haul | 234 kg | View |
| SHJ | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 1,418 mi | 3h 21m | medium-haul | 356 kg | View |
| VKO | Moscow, Russia | 1,704 mi | 3h 54m | medium-haul | 428 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CIT
6 active airlines serving Shymkent Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air Astana
KCKazakhstan
Japan Asia Airways
EGJapan
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Scat Air
DVKazakhstan
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Shymkent Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent International Airport | TAS | Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 124 km |
| Taraz Airport | DMB | Dzhambul | Kazakhstan | 159 km |
| Khudzhand Airport | LBD | Khudzhand | Tajikistan | 239 km |
| Namangan Airport | NMA | Namangan | Uzbekistan | 231 km |
| Fergana International Airport | FEG | Fergana | Uzbekistan | 292 km |
| Andizhan Airport | AZN | Andizhan | Uzbekistan | 297 km |
| Dushanbe Airport | DYU | Dushanbe | Tajikistan | 428 km |
| Kulob Airport | TJU | Kulyab | Tajikistan | 487 km |
Other Airports in Kazakhstan
Aktau Airport
SCOAktau
Aktobe Airport
AKXAktyubinsk
Almaty Airport
ALAAlma-ata
Atyrau Airport
GUWAtyrau
Taraz Airport
DMBDzhambul
Sary-Arka Airport
KGFKaraganda
Kokshetau Airport
KOVKokshetau
Kostanay West Airport
KSNKostanay
Kzyl-Orda Southwest Airport
KZOKzyl-Orda
Pavlodar Airport
PWQPavlodar
Petropavlosk South Airport
PPKPetropavlosk
Semipalatinsk Airport
PLXSemiplatinsk
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 42° 21' 51.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 69° 28' 44.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 42.364201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 69.478897
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Qyzylorda
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 09:26 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,385 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 422 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Shymkent Airport?
The IATA code for Shymkent Airport is CIT, and its ICAO code is UAII. The airport is located in Chimkent, Kazakhstan.
How many destinations can you fly to from CIT?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Chimkent, Kazakhstan.
What airlines fly from CIT?
There are 6 airlines operating from CIT, including Air Arabia, Air Astana, Japan Asia Airways, S7 Airlines, Scat Air, and more.
What timezone is Shymkent Airport in?
Shymkent Airport is in the Asia/Qyzylorda timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Shymkent Airport?
Shymkent Airport sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 meters) above sea level.
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