Tokyo to Ulan Bator flights
Ulan Bator lies 3,009 km (1,870 mi) north-west of Tokyo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 36 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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| Tokyo | Ulan Bator | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Mongolia |
| Population | 9.7 million | 844,818 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | UBN, 29 km out |
Clocks in Ulan Bator are 1 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 4 h 36 min journey lands only 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ulan Bator
Crossing from Japan into Mongolia: money changes from the Yen to the Tugrik (MNT); traffic switches to the right; 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 Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 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 Tokyo?
3,009 km (1,870 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Ulan Bator by air?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Ulan Bator?
Ulan Bator is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ulaanbaatar against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Ulan Bator flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) 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.