Chita to Angarsk by train
Angarsk lies 653 km (406 mi) west of Chita, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 797 km (495 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chita | Angarsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 349,005 | 243,158 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) |
| Stations on record | Chita II, Peschanka railway station, Chita-1 Station | Angarsk railway station |
Clocks in Angarsk are 1 h behind Chita right now, so a 9 h 23 min journey lands only 8 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Angarsk from Chita?
653 km (406 mi) in a straight line, west of Chita; by road roughly 797 km (495 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chita to Angarsk by train?
About 9 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chita and Angarsk?
Angarsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Irkutsk against Asia/Chita).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.