Yakutsk to Chita flights
Chita lies 1,474 km (916 mi) south-west of Yakutsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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 | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 235,600 | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Yakutsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
| Nearest large airport | YKS, 7 km out | HTA, 13 km out |
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 Chita
Chita is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,430 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chita-Kadala International Airport | HTA | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,430 ft | 2,272 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Yakutsk?
1,474 km (916 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Yakutsk.
How long does it take to get from Yakutsk to Chita by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Chita?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Yakutsk to Chita flights?
Typically Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) to Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA).
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.