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Connecting route · United States → Mongolia

Flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 18h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 06m
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Chicago to Ulaanbaatar at a glance

Fastest journey18h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Chicago 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
CHI Seoul (ICN) UBN
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Aero Mongolia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 06m
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CHI Tokyo (NRT) UBN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Aero Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 54m
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3
CHI Osaka (KIX) UBN
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 02m
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) UBN
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 31m
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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
9,932 km6,168 miles
Journey time
18h 06mestimate
Time difference
+14hUlaanbaatar vs Chicago
Currency in Ulaanbaatar
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → UBN

Flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Osaka. 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 Chicago to Ulaanbaatar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,932 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Osaka (KIX) and Frankfurt (FRA). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Ulaanbaatar?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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