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Connecting route · Mongolia → United States

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Chicago. 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
UBNCHIICN

Ulaanbaatar to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Chicago

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 Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 06m
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UBN Tokyo (NRT) CHI
Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 54m
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UBN Osaka (KIX) CHI
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Self-transfer likely ~20h 02m
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UBN Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United 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
-14hChicago vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
UBN → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Chicago?
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 Ulaanbaatar to Chicago?
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 Ulaanbaatar and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Osaka (KIX) and Frankfurt (FRA). Aero Mongolia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar and Chicago?
Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.

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