CYX to YKS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cherskiy Airport (CYX) to Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) is 1,612 km (1,002 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (YKS to CYX).
How far is it from Cherskiy to Yakutsk?
The great-circle distance between Cherskiy Airport (CYX) and Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) is 1,612 km (1,002 mi, 870 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CYX to YKS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YKS is roughly west of CYX.
How is the CYX to YKS route written in code?
The pair is written CYX-YKS in IATA codes and UESS-UEEE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cherskiy Airport is CYX (UESS), Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport is YKS (UEEE).
| CYX | YKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cherskiy Airport | Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport |
| ICAO code | UESS | UEEE |
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2395 | #391 |
Both ICAO codes start with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YKS sits 305 ft (93 m) higher than CYX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CYX to YKS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI | Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) | PDT | Piedmont | Active |
| R3 | Aircompany Yakutia | SYL | Air Yakutia | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cherskiy from Yakutsk?
Cherskiy Airport (CYX) and Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) are 1,612 km (1,002 mi, 870 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CYX to YKS?
A typical nonstop flight between CYX and YKS takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YKS from CYX?
Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) lies roughly west of Cherskiy Airport (CYX).
Which airlines fly CYX to YKS?
2 airlines appear on the CYX-YKS route in the open dataset, including Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989), Aircompany Yakutia.
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