Driving from Ulan-Ude to Abakan
Abakan lies 1,106 km (687 mi) west of Ulan-Ude, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 1,349 km (838 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ulan-Ude | Abakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 360,278 | 184,168 |
| Elevation | 536 m (1,759 ft) | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) |
Clocks in Abakan are 1 h behind Ulan-Ude right now, so a 16 h 52 min journey lands only 15 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Abakan from Ulan-Ude?
1,106 km (687 mi) in a straight line, west of Ulan-Ude; by road roughly 1,349 km (838 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ulan-Ude to Abakan by car?
About 16 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulan-Ude and Abakan?
Abakan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Krasnoyarsk against Asia/Irkutsk).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.