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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Khangai Mountain range's northern slopes and offers a superior panoramic perspective of Ulaanbaatar and the Tuul River valley during the descent into the new international airport.

Left Side Highlights
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Khangai Mountain Range

Dramatic views of the rugged, high-altitude peaks that define the central Mongolian landscape.

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Nomadic Ger Encampments

Spot traditional white gers and livestock herds scattered across the vast green or golden steppes.

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Siberian Larch Forests

Dense patches of forest visible on the northern slopes of the mountains, especially striking during autumn.

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Ulaanbaatar Cityscape

A clear view of the sprawling capital city and its surrounding 'ger districts' nestled in the valley.

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Orkhon Valley Margins

Distal views of the UNESCO-protected cultural landscape where the steppe meets the mountains.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Khangai peaks. During winter, this side offers a stunning 'white desert' aesthetic as snow accumulates in the mountain crevices.

Right Side Highlights
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Bayankhongor Aerials

Excellent views of the provincial capital's layout and the Tuul River's upstream segments immediately after takeoff.

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Gobi-Altai Foothills

The transition zone where the high mountains flatten into the semi-arid plains leading toward the Gobi.

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Winding Tuul River

Follow the serpentine path of the river as it carves through the landscape toward the Khushigt Valley.

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Bogd Khan Mountain

View the northern face of this sacred mountain, one of the oldest protected areas in the world, during final approach.

The right side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Watch for the dramatic color shifts in the earth from deep ochre to pale yellow as the plane traverses different soil compositions across the steppe.

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Route Information

Distance: 496 km (308 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 50 min

Departure: BYN (46.16329956054688, 100.7040023803711)

Arrival: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)

Route Type: Domestic

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