Karagandy to Abakan flights
Abakan lies 1,330 km (826 mi) north-east of Karagandy, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Karagandy | Abakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Russia |
| Population | 497,777 | 184,168 |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) |
| Nearest large airport | KGF, 22 km out | ABA, 4 km out |
Clocks in Abakan are 2 h ahead of Karagandy right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands 4 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abakan
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Russia: money changes from the Tenge to the Ruble (RUB); 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 Karagandy
Karagandy is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,831-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 Karagandy?
1,330 km (826 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karagandy.
How long does it take to get from Karagandy to Abakan by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karagandy and Abakan?
Abakan is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Krasnoyarsk against Asia/Almaty).
Which airports are used for Karagandy to Abakan flights?
Typically Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Abakan International Airport (ABA).
What currency do I need in Abakan?
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.