Beijing to Irkutsk flights
Irkutsk lies 1,659 km (1,031 mi) north-west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Irkutsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Russia |
| Population | 19 million | 623,869 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | IKT, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Irkutsk
Crossing from China into Russia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Irkutsk
Irkutsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Irkutsk International Airport (IKT), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,696-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk International Airport | IKT | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,696 ft | 1,675 ft |
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Staying in Irkutsk
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Irkutsk. Of the 67 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 452 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Irkutsk from Beijing?
1,659 km (1,031 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Irkutsk by air?
About 2 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Irkutsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Irkutsk flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk International Airport (IKT).
What currency do I need in Irkutsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Irkutsk?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Irkutsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.