Beijing to Ulan Bator flights
Ulan Bator lies 1,170 km (727 mi) north-west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
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| Beijing | Ulan Bator | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mongolia |
| Population | 19 million | 844,818 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | UBN, 29 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ulan Bator
Crossing from China into Mongolia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Tugrik (MNT); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +976; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport | UBN | 29 km (18 mi) | 11,811 ft | 4,482 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ulan Bator from Beijing?
1,170 km (727 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Ulan Bator by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Ulan Bator?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Ulan Bator flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
What currency do I need in Ulan Bator?
The Tugrik (MNT).
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.