Yakutsk to Heihe flights
Heihe lies 1,318 km (819 mi) south of Yakutsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Yakutsk | Heihe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | China |
| Population | 235,600 | 223,832 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Yakutsk) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | YKS, 7 km out | HEK, 15 km out |
Clocks in Heihe are 1 h behind Yakutsk right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Heihe
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 Yakutsk
Yakutsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Heihe
Heihe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ignatyevo Airport (BQS, 21 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heihe Aihui Airport (regional) | HEK | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,047 ft |
| Ignatyevo Airport (regional) | BQS | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,256 ft | 638 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Heihe from Yakutsk?
1,318 km (819 mi) in a straight line, south of Yakutsk.
How long does it take to get from Yakutsk to Heihe by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yakutsk and Heihe?
Heihe is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Yakutsk).
Which airports are used for Yakutsk to Heihe flights?
Typically Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) to Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK); Heihe also has BQS.
What currency do I need in Heihe?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.