Irkutsk to Abakan flights
Abakan lies 874 km (543 mi) west of Irkutsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 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.
| Irkutsk | Abakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 184,168 |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) |
| Nearest large airport | IKT, 8 km out | ABA, 4 km out |
Clocks in Abakan are 1 h behind Irkutsk right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands only 52 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Abakan
Abakan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Abakan International Airport (ABA), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,663-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abakan International Airport | ABA | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,663 ft | 831 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abakan from Irkutsk?
874 km (543 mi) in a straight line, west of Irkutsk.
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Abakan by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Irkutsk and Abakan?
Abakan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Krasnoyarsk against Asia/Irkutsk).
Which airports are used for Irkutsk to Abakan flights?
Typically Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) to Abakan International Airport (ABA).
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.