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Connecting route · Mongolia → South Africa

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town. 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
UBNCPTIST

Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey20h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town

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

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UBN Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 29m
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UBN Singapore (SIN) CPT
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 02m
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UBN Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
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
-6hCape Town vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
UBN → CPT

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town?
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 Ulaanbaatar to Cape Town?
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 Ulaanbaatar and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Singapore (SIN) and Frankfurt (FRA). MIAT Mongolian Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar and Cape Town?
Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.

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