Irkutsk to Chita flights
Chita lies 628 km (390 mi) east 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 33 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 | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
| Nearest large airport | IKT, 8 km out | HTA, 13 km out |
Clocks in Chita are 1 h ahead of Irkutsk right now, so a 1 h 33 min journey lands 2 h 33 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 Chita
Chita is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,430 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chita-Kadala International Airport | HTA | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,430 ft | 2,272 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Irkutsk?
628 km (390 mi) in a straight line, east of Irkutsk.
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Chita by air?
About 1 h 33 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 Chita?
Chita is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Chita against Asia/Irkutsk).
Which airports are used for Irkutsk to Chita flights?
Typically Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) to Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA).
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.