Flights from Ulaanbaatar to New York

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 18h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 49m

Ulaanbaatar to New York at a glance

Fastest journey18h 49mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to New York

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

UBN Seoul (ICN) NYC

Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~18h 49m

UBN Tokyo (NRT) NYC

Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 50m

UBN Istanbul (IST) NYC

Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~20h 03m

UBN Frankfurt (FRA) NYC

Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa

Self-transfer likely ~19h 32m

UBN Shanghai (PVG) NYC

Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~21h 07m

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: 10,163 km6,311 miles
Journey time: 18h 49mestimate
Time difference: -13hNew York vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in New York: USD
Airports: UBN → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to New York?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Istanbul. 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 New York?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,163 km.

Where do you change planes between Ulaanbaatar and New York?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Istanbul (IST) and Frankfurt (FRA). Aero Mongolia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar and New York?

Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.

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