IKT to YKS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) to Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) is 1,860 km (1,156 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (YKS to IKT).
How far is it from Irkutsk to Yakutsk?
The great-circle distance between Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) and Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) is 1,860 km (1,156 mi, 1,004 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 IKT to YKS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YKS is roughly northeast of IKT.
How is the IKT to YKS route written in code?
The pair is written IKT-YKS in IATA codes and UIII-UEEE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Irkutsk International Airport is IKT (UIII), Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport is YKS (UEEE).
| IKT | YKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Irkutsk International Airport | Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport |
| ICAO code | UIII | UEEE |
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Elevation | 1,675 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #368 | #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 1,350 ft (411 m) lower than IKT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IKT to YKS
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | Aircompany Yakutia | SYL | Air Yakutia | Active |
| S7 | S7 Airlines | SBI | Siberian Airlines | Active |
| 2G | Cargoitalia | CRG | White Pelican | No longer operating |
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 Irkutsk from Yakutsk?
Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) and Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) are 1,860 km (1,156 mi, 1,004 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IKT to YKS?
A typical nonstop flight between IKT and YKS takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YKS from IKT?
Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (YKS) lies roughly northeast of Irkutsk International Airport (IKT).
Which airlines fly IKT to YKS?
3 airlines appear on the IKT-YKS route in the open dataset, including Aircompany Yakutia, S7 Airlines, Cargoitalia.
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