Distance From Shymkent Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, CIT - ISL Distance

The distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 2081 miles or 3348 kilometers or 1807 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shymkent ( Kazakhstan ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 4 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shymkent Airport, Shymkent, Kazakhstan to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 4 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CIT - ISL

Kilometers		3348 km
Statute Miles		2081 miles
Nautical Miles		1807 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 46 minutes

Shymkent Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - CIT to ISL Flight Path

Location of Shymkent Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shymkent to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIT - ISL

Time difference between Shymkent (Kazakhstan) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours behind Shymkent.

Location	Local Time
Shymkent (Kazakhstan)	2026-07-30, 17:16:18 +05
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-07-30, 15:16:18 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shymkent Airport (CIT / UAII) Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey