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ULO → ULN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ulaangom Airport (Ulaangom) to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (Ulan Bator)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the majestic Khangai Mountain Range, including the sacred Otgontenger peak, and more direct views of the Great Lakes Depression's interior.
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Khyargas Lake
One of Mongolia's largest high-altitude saltwater lakes, visible shortly after departing Ulaangom.
Khangai Mountain Range
Continuous views of the central Mongolian massif with its forested slopes and alpine meadows.
Otgontenger Peak
The highest and only glaciated peak in the Khangai range, often visible as a shimmering white cap to the south.
Central Steppe Landscapes
Classic Mongolian vistas featuring nomadic camps, herds of livestock, and undulating green hills.
Tuul River Valley
The winding river that snakes through the landscape as you approach the new international airport.
The right side is the 'mountain side.' For the best lighting on the Khangai peaks, look for mid-day or afternoon flights. The descent into the new Chinggis Khaan International Airport (located south of the city) often provides a spectacular low-altitude view of the valley's rock formations and the Bogd Khan Mountain.
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Uvs Nuur Basin
View the southern edge of Mongolia's largest lake and its surrounding salt marshes near the Russian border.
Tannu-Ola Mountains
The rugged northern mountain range that forms a natural border between Mongolia and Tuva.
Selenge River Basin
Vast northern plains and the distant drainage basins that feed into the Arctic Ocean.
Ulaanbaatar Suburbs
As the plane descends, view the expanding 'ger' districts and northern residential blocks of the capital.
Choose this side during early morning flights to minimize solar glare. It offers a better perspective of the vast, flatter northern basins and the distinct geographic transition toward the Siberian taiga. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to catch the reflection of the sun on the Uvs Nuur salt flats.
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Get eSIMs for MongoliaDistance: 1,109 km (689 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: ULO (50.066588, 91.938273)
Arrival: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)
Route Type: Domestic
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