Flights to Ulan Bator
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, UBN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,482 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Ulan Bator
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulan Bator to Beijing | China | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Ulan Bator to Tianjin | China | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ulan Bator to Shenyang | China | 1,467 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Ulan Bator to Jinan | China | 1,499 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Ulan Bator to Wuzhong | China | 1,105 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Ulan Bator to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,258 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ulan Bator to Changchun | China | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Ulan Bator to Taiyuan | China | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ulan Bator to Lanzhou | China | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Ulan Bator to Hohhot | China | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ulan Bator to Tangshan | China | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Ulan Bator to Lüliang | China | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ulan Bator to Anshan | China | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Ulan Bator to Datong | China | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Ulan Bator to Yinchuan | China | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Ulan Bator to Baotou | China | 840 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ulan Bator to Baoding | China | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Ulan Bator to Xining | China | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Ulan Bator to Ordos | China | 952 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Ulan Bator to Qingyang | China | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Ulan Bator to Bayan Nur | China | 798 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Ulan Bator to Jinzhou | China | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Ulan Bator to Istanbul | Turkey | 5,966 km (3,707 mi) | about 8 h 24 min |
| Ulan Bator to Xi’an | China | 1,527 km (949 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Ulan Bator to Moscow | Russia | 4,634 km (2,879 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Ulan Bator to Seoul | South Korea | 1,994 km (1,239 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Ulan Bator to Harbin | China | 1,518 km (944 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Ulan Bator to Tokyo | Japan | 3,009 km (1,870 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Ulan Bator to Weifang | China | 1,596 km (992 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Ulan Bator to London | United Kingdom | 6,971 km (4,332 mi) | about 9 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ulan Bator?
Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) is the closest large airport at 29 km (18 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is UBN from Ulan Bator city centre?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ulan Bator on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.