Heihe to Yakutsk flights
Yakutsk lies 1,318 km (819 mi) north of Heihe, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Heihe | Yakutsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Russia |
| Population | 223,832 | 235,600 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Yakutsk) |
| Nearest large airport | HEK, 15 km out | YKS, 7 km out |
Clocks in Yakutsk are 1 h ahead of Heihe right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yakutsk
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 Heihe
Heihe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ignatyevo Airport (BQS, 21 km).
Arriving in Yakutsk
Yakutsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport | YKS | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,155 ft | 325 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yakutsk from Heihe?
1,318 km (819 mi) in a straight line, north of Heihe.
How long does it take to get from Heihe to Yakutsk by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Heihe and Yakutsk?
Yakutsk is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Yakutsk against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Heihe to Yakutsk flights?
Typically Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) to Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS).
What currency do I need in Yakutsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.