Turpan to Ulan Bator flights
Ulan Bator lies 1,483 km (922 mi) north-east of Turpan, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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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| Turpan | Ulan Bator | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mongolia |
| Population | 273,385 | 844,818 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar) |
| Nearest large airport | TLQ, 11 km out | UBN, 29 km out |
Clocks in Ulan Bator are 2 h ahead of Turpan right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 4 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
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 Turpan
Turpan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Turpan?
1,483 km (922 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Turpan.
How long does it take to get from Turpan to Ulan Bator by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turpan and Ulan Bator?
Ulan Bator is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Ulaanbaatar against Asia/Urumqi).
Which airports are used for Turpan to Ulan Bator flights?
Typically Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ) 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.