Shymkent to Osh flights
Osh lies 332 km (206 mi) south-east of Shymkent, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Shymkent | Osh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 322,164 |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,706 ft) | 988 m (3,241 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+6 (Asia/Bishkek) |
| Nearest large airport | CIT, 12 km out | OSS, 9 km out |
Clocks in Osh are 1 h ahead of Shymkent right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands 2 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Osh
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan: money changes from the Tenge to the Som (KGS); the dialling code becomes +996; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shymkent
Shymkent is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shymkent International Airport (CIT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Osh
Osh is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osh International Airport (OSS), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,538-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Andijan International Airport (AZN, 48 km), Fergana International Airport (FEG, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osh International Airport | OSS | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,538 ft | 2,927 ft |
| Andijan International Airport (regional) | AZN | 48 km (30 mi) | 9,770 ft | 1,515 ft |
| Fergana International Airport (regional) | FEG | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,383 ft | 1,980 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Osh from Shymkent?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shymkent.
How long does it take to get from Shymkent to Osh by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shymkent and Osh?
Osh is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Bishkek against Asia/Almaty).
Which airports are used for Shymkent to Osh flights?
Typically Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Osh International Airport (OSS); Osh also has AZN, FEG.
What currency do I need in Osh?
The Som (KGS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.