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Flights from Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Singapore, about 20h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 20h 29m
CPTUBNIST

Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar at a glance

Fastest journey20h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Istanbul (IST) UBN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 29m
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CPT Singapore (SIN) UBN
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 02m
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CPT Frankfurt (FRA) UBN
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,624 km7,840 miles
Journey time
20h 29mestimate
Time difference
+6hUlaanbaatar vs Cape Town
Currency in Ulaanbaatar
USD
Airports
CPT → UBN

Flights from Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Singapore and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Ulaanbaatar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,624 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Ulaanbaatar?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Singapore (SIN) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Ulaanbaatar?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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