Ulan-Ude to Abakan flights
Abakan lies 1,106 km (687 mi) west of Ulan-Ude, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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 | 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) |
| Nearest large airport | UUD, 11 km out | ABA, 4 km out |
Clocks in Abakan are 1 h behind Ulan-Ude right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
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 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 Ulan-Ude?
1,106 km (687 mi) in a straight line, west of Ulan-Ude.
How long does it take to get from Ulan-Ude to Abakan by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Abakan?
Abakan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Krasnoyarsk against Asia/Irkutsk).
Which airports are used for Ulan-Ude to Abakan flights?
Typically Baikal International Airport (UUD) to Abakan International Airport (ABA).
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.