Irkutsk to Novosibirsk flights
Novosibirsk lies 1,434 km (891 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 2 h 35 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.
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| Irkutsk | Novosibirsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+7 (Asia/Novosibirsk) |
| Nearest large airport | IKT, 8 km out | OVB, 20 km out |
Clocks in Novosibirsk are 1 h behind Irkutsk right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 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 Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,818-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport | OVB | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,818 ft | 365 ft |
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Staying in Novosibirsk
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Common questions
How far is Novosibirsk from Irkutsk?
1,434 km (891 mi) in a straight line, west of Irkutsk.
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Novosibirsk by air?
About 2 h 35 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 Novosibirsk?
Novosibirsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Novosibirsk against Asia/Irkutsk).
Which airports are used for Irkutsk to Novosibirsk flights?
Typically Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) to Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB).
Where can I stay in Novosibirsk?
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Novosibirsk, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.