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Which side of the plane to sit from Altai Airport (Altai) to Bayankhongor Airport (Bayankhongor)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the rugged Gobi-Altai mountain range and the dramatic transition from high-altitude steppe to the arid fringes of the Gobi Desert.

Right Side Highlights
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Aj Bogd Mountain

Stunning views of the jagged southern ridges of the Gobi-Altai range, featuring deep canyons and vertical rock faces.

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Gobi-Altai Transition

Watch the landscape shift from high-altitude alpine tundra to the gravelly 'sayr' or dry washes of the northern Gobi.

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Nomadic Gers

Spot the white circular dots of nomadic encampments tucked into the protected folds of the mountain valleys.

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Bayankhongor Approach

A clear view of the Tuin River and the layout of Bayankhongor city as the aircraft descends into the valley.

The right side is ideal for photographers interested in the stark geological formations of the Gobi-Altai. Look for the distinct 'fault lines' of the Altai-Mongolian earthquake zones visible in the terrain below.

Left Side Highlights
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Altai City Departure

Aerial view of Altai city, one of the highest provincial capitals in Mongolia, surrounded by stark rocky hills.

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Khasagt Khairkhan Range

Glance north to see the snow-capped peaks of the Khasagt Khairkhan, a strictly protected area known for its rare wildlife.

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Sharga Steppe

Expansive golden grasslands that are home to the rare Saiga antelope, visible as a vast monochromatic plain.

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Baatsagaan Valley

A glimpse into the remote river valleys that cut through the central Mongolian plateau toward the Khangai region.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides better visibility of the distant, more lush Khangai mountain foothills during clear summer months.

Top Activities in Bayankhongor
Route Information

Distance: 345 km (214 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 35 min

Departure: LTI (46.37639999389648, 96.22109985351562)

Arrival: BYN (46.16329956054688, 100.7040023803711)

Route Type: Domestic

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