Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude flights
Ulan-Ude lies 232 km (144 mi) east of Irkutsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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 | Ulan-Ude | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 360,278 |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) |
| Nearest large airport | IKT, 8 km out | UUD, 11 km out |
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 Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baikal International Airport (UUD), 11 km (7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baikal International Airport | UUD | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,155 ft | 1,690 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ulan-Ude from Irkutsk?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, east of Irkutsk.
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude by air?
About 1 h 3 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 Ulan-Ude?
No, both are on Asia/Irkutsk at the moment.
Which airports are used for Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude flights?
Typically Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) to Baikal International Airport (UUD).
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.