KC971 Flight Status Air Astana: Almaty to Shymkent (KZR971)

Air Astana KC 971

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ALA Almaty

Scheduled
06:55
Actual
07:02

Terminal: 1 | Gate: GT7B

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+5

Almaty International Airport (ALA)

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CIT Shymkent

Scheduled
08:30
Estimated
08:13

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+5

Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

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Departed 10h 20m ago · was due to land 9h 09m ago, awaiting update 100%

ALA 07:02 CIT 08:13

626 km (389 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map ALA to CIT Map of the great-circle route from Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan to Shymkent International Airport, Kazakhstan, 626 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. ALA CIT Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 626 km / 389 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:35 · Typical Duration: 01:05

KC 971 Flight Status & Schedule Air Astana Almaty to Shymkent

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 ALA CIT 07:02 08:13 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 ALA CIT 07:05 08:12 Landed Track >
Nov 07 ALA CIT 07:04 08:13 Landed Track >
Nov 06 ALA CIT 07:37 08:45 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 ALA CIT 07:24 08:32 Landed Track >
Nov 03 ALA CIT 07:06 08:21 En-Route Track >
Nov 02 ALA CIT 07:01 08:06 Landed Track >
Nov 01 ALA CIT 07:18 08:24 Landed Track >
Oct 31 ALA CIT 07:07 08:11 Landed Track >
Oct 30 ALA CIT 07:17 08:24 En-Route Track >

Air Astana's Almaty–Shymkent flight covers 626 km (389 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time, at 07:02, and is due in Shymkent at 08:13, 17 minutes early.

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About KC 971

Route
Almaty International Airport ALA to Shymkent International Airport CIT
Distance
626 km (389 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
20 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

KC 971 FAQ

How long is the KC971 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Almaty to Shymkent is 626 km (389 mi).
How often is KC971 late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
Which days does KC971 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does KC971 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Almaty International Airport (ALA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does KC971 have?
Also listed as KZR971 (Air Astana's ICAO code) and KC 971.

KC971 and Almaty ALA to Shymkent CIT Flights

Other flights departing from Almaty ALA: KC851, KC877, DV736, FS7121

Other flights arriving at Shymkent CIT: TK6277, DV828, DV736, DV3638

All flights connecting Almaty ALA to Shymkent CIT.