# Distance from Brussels (BRU) to Shymkent (CIT)

> 4,888 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,888 km / 3,037 mi / 2,639 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 75° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Belgium) → Kazakhstan
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 13:08 in Brussels, it's 16:08 in Shymkent)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,203 ft (CIT is higher than BRU)

## Airports

### [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brussels, Belgium
- ICAO: EBBR
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates: 50.900000, 4.480000
- Elevation: 184 ft

### [Shymkent Airport (CIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cit-shymkent-shymkent-airport/1ef266df-e404-69ac-952d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UAII
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 42.360000, 69.480000
- Elevation: 1,387 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:08 in Brussels, it's 16:08 in Shymkent.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shymkent Airport (CIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cit-shymkent-shymkent-airport/1ef266df-e404-69ac-952d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)