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ULN → BYN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Ulan Bator) to Bayankhongor Airport (Bayankhongor)?
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.
Khangai Mountains
Dominating the northern horizon, these massive peaks provide a dramatic silhouette against the sky throughout the flight.
Orkhon Valley UNESCO Site
Peer north to see the edges of the historic Orkhon Valley, the cradle of nomadic civilizations.
Snow-Capped Peaks
Depending on the season, the high altitude summits of the Khangai range often retain snow, offering a stark white contrast.
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.
Tuul River Valley
Upon departure, observe the winding curves of the Tuul River as it carves through the landscape south of the capital.
Elsen Tasarkhai
Glimpse the 'Mini Gobi' sand dunes in the distance, a unique strip of desert surrounded by grassland.
Orog Lake
As you approach Bayankhongor, the saline Orog Lake may be visible to the south against the backdrop of the Gobi-Altai.
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.
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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