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HVD → ULN
Which side of the plane to sit from Khovd Airport (Khovd) to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Ulan Bator)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Great Lakes Depression and the green Khangai Mountains, offering more color variation and water features compared to the arid southern route.
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Khar-Us Lake
One of Mongolia's largest freshwater lakes with extensive reed beds and diverse birdlife visible shortly after takeoff.
Khyargas Lake
A massive, shimmering salt lake situated in the Great Lakes Depression, known for its turquoise waters.
Khangai Mountain Range
Vast stretches of rolling alpine peaks and high-altitude grasslands that dominate the central Mongolian landscape.
Orkhon Valley
A UNESCO World Heritage site representing the cultural heartland of nomadic civilization for millennia.
Ulaanbaatar Northern View
As you descend into ULN, the left side offers a broad view of the sprawling capital and its surrounding hills.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly scenic in late spring when the lakes thaw and the Khangai steppes begin to turn green. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff for the best lake views.
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Sutai Khairkhan
A sacred 4,000-meter peak with a permanent glacier, standing out as a major landmark in the Altai range.
Mongol Els Dunes
Stunning sand dunes that provide a sharp golden contrast to the surrounding grey and green steppes.
Gobi-Altai Range
The rugged southeastern extension of the Altai mountains, featuring dramatic rocky formations and arid valleys.
Tuul River
The winding river valley that snakes through the landscape as you approach the capital city.
Bogd Khan Mountain
The world's oldest state-protected mountain, marking the southern edge of Ulaanbaatar during final approach.
The right side is ideal for mountain lovers who want to see the high glaciers of the Altai. On evening flights, the setting sun casts dramatic shadows across the mountain ridges and sand dunes, making for excellent photography.
Book Hotels in Ulan BatorDistance: 1,127 km (700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: HVD (47.9541015625, 91.6281967163086)
Arrival: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)
Route Type: Domestic
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