Driving from Ulan-Ude to Chita
Chita lies 405 km (251 mi) east of Ulan-Ude, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 494 km (307 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ulan-Ude | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 360,278 | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 536 m (1,759 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
Clocks in Chita are 1 h ahead of Ulan-Ude right now, so a 6 h 10 min journey lands 7 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Ulan-Ude?
405 km (251 mi) in a straight line, east of Ulan-Ude; by road roughly 494 km (307 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ulan-Ude to Chita by car?
About 6 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulan-Ude and Chita?
Chita is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Chita 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.