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Connecting route · United States → Mongolia

Flights from San Francisco to Ulaanbaatar

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Ulaanbaatar. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 16h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 48m
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San Francisco to Ulaanbaatar at a glance

Fastest journey15h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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
SFO Seoul (ICN) UBN
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Aero Mongolia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 18m
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2
SFO Tokyo (NRT) UBN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aero Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 36m
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3
SFO Beijing (PEK) UBN
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 48m
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4
SFO Shanghai (PVG) UBN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 38m
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5
SFO Osaka (KIX) UBN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 50m
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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
9,312 km5,783 miles
Journey time
15h 48mestimate
Time difference
+16hUlaanbaatar vs San Francisco
Currency in Ulaanbaatar
USD
Airports
SFO → UBN

Flights from San Francisco to Ulaanbaatar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Ulaanbaatar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Beijing. 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 San Francisco to Ulaanbaatar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,312 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Ulaanbaatar?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai (PVG). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Ulaanbaatar?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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