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KC342 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air Astana flight KC342 from Shymkent to Astana (CIT-NQZ): Flight KC342 is returning to the airport of departure. Further updates will be provided.
Mon, Nov 9
Thu, Nov 12
CIT-NQZ

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Arrived
The flight arrived 15m early.
Shymkent(CIT)
00:49
Scheduled: 00:40, Nov 9
Shymkent International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 50m
Astana(NQZ)
02:15
Scheduled: 02:30, Nov 9
Astana International Airport T2
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Boarding Gate
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Baggage
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CIT-NQZ

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Returning to airport
The flight is returning to the departure airport.
Shymkent(CIT)
00:35
Scheduled: 00:40, Nov 12
Shymkent International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 50m
Astana(NQZ)
03:55
Scheduled: 02:30, Nov 12
Astana International Airport T2
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KC341
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Astana (NQZ) Shymkent (CIT)
Scheduled: 23:40
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39m early
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KC342 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KC342 flight from Shymkent to Astana on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 11m. The aircraft has 148 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
On-Time Departure
90 %
On-Time Arrival
90 %
Avg. Delay
0 minutes
Aircraft Age
5y, 11m
Total Seats
148
Flight Distance
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KC342 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last KC342 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from CIT at approximately 00:49. This flight is expected to arrrive in NQZ at 02:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A21N 00:49 02:21 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A21N 01:36 03:12 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A20N 00:53 02:20 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A21N 00:57 02:26 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A21N 01:02 02:26 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A20N 00:49 02:15 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Shymkent (CIT) Astana (NQZ) A20N 00:35 03:55 Returning to airport

KC342 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KC342 is 90% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
3 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight kc342?

    Flight kc342 is currently Returning to airport. Scheduled departure/arrival: 00:40 / 02:30 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight kc342 is currently Returning to airport. Scheduled departure/arrival: 00:40 / 02:30. Last updated Nov 12, 2026—use this page for the latest live update.
  • Flight kc342 is scheduled to depart at 00:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:35, and the current status is Returning to airport (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight kc342 is scheduled to arrive at 02:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 03:55. Status is Returning to airport as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight kc342 is operated by Air Astana from Shymkent (CIT) to Astana (NQZ). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 50 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight kc342 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If kc342 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Returning to airport, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Air Astana or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight kc342 from Shymkent (CIT) is currently Returning to airport. Scheduled departure 00:40; latest actual or estimated departure 00:35.
  • Flight kc342 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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