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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Khangai Mountains and the dramatic approach into the Tuul River valley near the capital.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Khangai Mountains

Spectacular views of central Mongolia's primary mountain range with peaks reaching over 3,000 meters.

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Orkhon Valley Fringe

Glimpse the edges of the UNESCO-listed valley, known as the cradle of nomadic civilization.

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Bogd Khan Uul

Fly past the world's oldest legally protected mountain forest area during the final descent into ULN.

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Ulan Bator Panorama

Enjoy a sweeping view of the Tuul River and the rapidly expanding urban landscape of the capital city.

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Golden Hour Peaks

Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows across the mountain ridges and valleys.

Choose the right side for the most dramatic terrain. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the Khangai peaks perfectly. During winter, this side offers stunning high-contrast views of snow-filled valleys and black rock ridges.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Delger Mörön River

Catch views of the winding river immediately after takeoff from Mörön, cutting through the high plateau.

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Northern Steppe

Vast stretches of open grasslands and nomadic gers dotting the landscape towards Bulgan province.

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Bürenkhaan Range

The northern horizon is dominated by the jagged silhouettes of these distant mountains.

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Trans-Mongolian Corridor

As you approach the capital, look for the infrastructure connecting the northern industrial hubs.

Sit on the left for softer morning light when flying east. It is best during late summer (August) when the northern plains are at their greenest. Watch for the shifting colors of the steppe as you transition from the Khövsgöl highlands to the central basins.

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Route Information

Distance: 529 km (329 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 53 min

Departure: MXV (49.66329956054688, 100.0989990234375)

Arrival: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)

Route Type: Domestic

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