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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Khangai Mountain range's southern slopes and the diverse transition from the central steppe to the rugged mountain terrain.

Right Side Highlights
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Khangai Mountains

Dominating the northern horizon, these massive peaks provide a dramatic silhouette against the sky throughout the flight.

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Orkhon Valley UNESCO Site

Peer north to see the edges of the historic Orkhon Valley, the cradle of nomadic civilizations.

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Snow-Capped Peaks

Depending on the season, the high altitude summits of the Khangai range often retain snow, offering a stark white contrast.

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Arkhangai Canyons

Deep rocky fissures and river-cut canyons are visible as the plane traverses the edge of the mountain province.

The right side is best for morning flights when the sun illuminates the Khangai mountain faces. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff as the plane turns west-southwest, revealing the scale of the northern ranges.

Left Side Highlights
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Tuul River Valley

Upon departure, observe the winding curves of the Tuul River as it carves through the landscape south of the capital.

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Elsen Tasarkhai

Glimpse the 'Mini Gobi' sand dunes in the distance, a unique strip of desert surrounded by grassland.

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Orog Lake

As you approach Bayankhongor, the saline Orog Lake may be visible to the south against the backdrop of the Gobi-Altai.

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Central Steppe

Endless expanses of the Mongolian plateau where nomadic gers and livestock herds appear as tiny white dots.

Look for the sharp contrast between the green steppe and the yellow sand dunes of the south. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for the southern horizon without direct sun glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 496 km (308 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 50 min

Departure: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)

Arrival: BYN (46.16329956054688, 100.7040023803711)

Route Type: Domestic

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