Nestled in the heart of the Kalmyk Steppe in southern Russia, Elista is a culturally rich and vibrant city renowned for its unique blend of Buddhist and Russian influences. As the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, Elista boasts a stunning array of Buddhist temples, including the magnificent Golden Temple, exuding a tranquil and spiritually captivating atmosphere. Visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture by exploring traditional Kalmyk architecture, enjoying authentic Kalmyk cuisine, or witnessing captivating cultural performances. With its welcoming locals and picturesque landscapes, Elista offers a one-of-a-kind travel experience that seamlessly combines history, tradition, and natural beauty.
The cheapest month to fly to Elista is typically in January.
The popular airports near Elista are Elista Airport (ESL) and Volgograd International Airport (VOG).
The flight to Elista (ESL) is roughly 12 hours 10 minutes and 5,253 miles (8,454 kilometres) from Jakarta, Indonesia - Airport Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK).
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Flights from Jakarta, Indonesia - Airport Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,253 miles (8,454 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from Bali, Indonesia - Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,767 miles (9,281 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 18 minutes.
Flights from Surabaya, Indonesia - Juanda Airport (SUB) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,589 miles (8,995 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from Pekanbaru, Indonesia - Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,673 miles (7,521 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 53 minutes.
Flights from Yogyakarta, Indonesia - Adisutjipto Airport (JOG) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,507 miles (8,862 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 44 minutes.
Flights from Bandung, Indonesia - Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,335 miles (8,585 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 21 minutes.
Flights from Palembang, Indonesia - S M Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,995 miles (8,039 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 36 minutes.
Flights from Makassar, Indonesia - Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,776 miles (9,296 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from Balikpapan, Indonesia - Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,459 miles (8,785 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 37 minutes.
Flights from Semarang, Indonesia - Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,461 miles (8,788 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 38 minutes.
Flights from Lombok, Indonesia - Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,817 miles (9,362 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 25 minutes.
Flights from Manado, Indonesia - Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,693 miles (9,162 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 9 minutes.
Flights from Surakarta Solo, Indonesia - Adisumarmo Airport (SOC) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,506 miles (8,862 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 44 minutes.
Flights from Batam, Indonesia - Hang Nadim Airport (BTH) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,755 miles (7,653 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 4 minutes.
Flights from Padang, Indonesia - Minangkabau Airport (PDG) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,699 miles (7,562 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 56 minutes.
Flights from Pontianak, Indonesia - Supadio Airport (PNK) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,058 miles (8,140 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 44 minutes.
Flights from Banda Aceh, Indonesia - Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport (BTJ) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,141 miles (6,664 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 42 minutes.
Flights from Jayapura, Indonesia - Sentani Airport (DJJ) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,642 miles (10,689 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from Banjarmasin, Indonesia - Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,473 miles (8,808 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 39 minutes.
Flights from Ambon, Indonesia - Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,107 miles (9,829 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 4 minutes.
Flights from Belitung, Indonesia - Tanjung Pandan H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin International Airport (TJQ) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,121 miles (8,242 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from Jambi, Indonesia - Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,882 miles (7,856 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from Bengkulu, Indonesia - Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Elista (ESL) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,946 miles (7,960 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 29 minutes.
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