Abakan to Chita by train
Chita lies 1,486 km (924 mi) east of Abakan, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,813 km (1,127 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Abakan | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 184,168 | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
| Stations on record | Abakan train station | Chita II, Peschanka railway station, Chita-1 Station |
Clocks in Chita are 2 h ahead of Abakan right now, so a 21 h 22 min journey lands 23 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Abakan?
1,486 km (924 mi) in a straight line, east of Abakan; by road roughly 1,813 km (1,127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abakan to Chita by train?
About 21 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abakan and Chita?
Chita is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Chita against Asia/Krasnoyarsk).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.