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ULN → COQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Ulan Bator) to Choibalsan Airport (Choibalsan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of Ulaanbaatar's city expansion during departure and follows the scenic meanders of the Kherlen River against the backdrop of the Khentii mountain foothills.
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Ulaanbaatar Panorama
A sweeping view of the Mongolian capital and the Tuul River valley shortly after takeoff from the new international airport.
Khentii Mountain Range
Distal views of the rugged peaks and forested valleys of the Khentii mountains, the traditional birthplace of Genghis Khan.
Kherlen River Loops
Spectacular aerial views of the silver river winding in complex oxbows through the emerald green or golden autumn steppe.
Nomadic Encampments
Frequent sightings of isolated white gers (yurts) and large herds of horses, sheep, and goats dotting the landscape.
Eastern Steppe Transition
The dramatic transition as the rolling hills of the central province flatten into the vast, treeless plains of Dornod.
For the best experience, book an early morning flight to have the sun behind you while looking north toward the mountains. Keep your camera ready during the first 15 minutes for the city view and the final 20 minutes for the approach into Choibalsan, where the river proximity is highest.
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Bogd Khan Uul
View of one of the world's oldest strictly protected mountain areas, located just north of the airport site.
Trans-Mongolian Railway
Potential glimpses of the historic railway line snaking south toward the Gobi Desert near the initial climb phase.
Endless Horizon
Unobstructed views of the 'Sea of Grass,' where the steppe meets the sky in a perfectly flat 360-degree horizon.
Industrial Choibalsan
Views of the thermal power plant chimneys and Soviet-era urban planning as the plane aligns for landing at COQ.
The right side can be very bright during morning flights as you head east, so high-quality sunglasses are essential. This side is better for travelers who want to appreciate the sheer scale and emptiness of the Mongolian plateau.
Book Hotels in ChoibalsanDistance: 587 km (365 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)
Arrival: COQ (48.13570022583008, 114.64600372314452)
Route Type: Domestic
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