Ulan-Ude to Bayan Nur flights
Bayan Nur lies 1,233 km (766 mi) south of Ulan-Ude, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Ulan-Ude | Bayan Nur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | China |
| Population | 360,278 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 536 m (1,759 ft) | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | UUD, 11 km out | RLK, 36 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bayan Nur
Crossing from Russia into China: money changes from the Ruble to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bayan Nur
Bayan Nur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (regional) | RLK | 36 km (22 mi) | 8,530 ft | 3,400 ft |
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Staying in Bayan Nur
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Bayan Nur. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Bayan Nur from Ulan-Ude?
1,233 km (766 mi) in a straight line, south of Ulan-Ude.
How long does it take to get from Ulan-Ude to Bayan Nur by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulan-Ude and Bayan Nur?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ulan-Ude to Bayan Nur flights?
Typically Baikal International Airport (UUD) to Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK).
What currency do I need in Bayan Nur?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Bayan Nur?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Bayan Nur, 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 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.