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Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
Shymkent International Airport is an international airport serving Shymkent (Turkistan Region), Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is CIT and its ICAO code is UAII. It has one runway, 2,800 m long.
- IATACIT
- ICAOUAII
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CIT
- ICAO code
- UAII
- City
- Shymkent
- Region / province
- Turkistan Region
- Country / territory
- Kazakhstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 42.3650° N, 69.4756° E
- Elevation
- 422 m (1,385 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Qyzylorda (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,800 m (9,186 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,800 m9,186 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,698 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,113 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,025 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Shymkent International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Shymkent through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kazakhstan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Sultan International Airport | HSA | 129 km |
| Taraz International Airport | DMB | 159 km |
| Korkyt Ata International Airport | KZO | 407 km |
| Zhezkazgan National Airport | DZN | 610 km |
| Baikonur Krayniy International Airport | BXY | 618 km |
| Almaty International Airport | ALA | 626 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Shymkent International Airport?
The IATA code of Shymkent International Airport is CIT and its ICAO code is UAII. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Shymkent International Airport located?
Shymkent International Airport is in Shymkent, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan, at coordinates 42.3650° N, 69.4756° E and an elevation of 422 m (1,385 ft).
How far is Shymkent International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Shymkent International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,025 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,113 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,698 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Shymkent International Airport?
The longest runway at Shymkent International Airport is 2,800 m (9,186 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Shymkent International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.