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Connecting route · Mongolia → United States

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco. 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
UBNSFOICN

Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey15h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco

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) SFO
Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 18m
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UBN Tokyo (NRT) SFO
Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 36m
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3
UBN Beijing (PEK) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 48m
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UBN Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 38m
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UBN Osaka (KIX) SFO
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: United 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
-16hSan Francisco vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
UBN → SFO

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco?
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 Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco?
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 Ulaanbaatar and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai (PVG). Aero Mongolia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar and San Francisco?
Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.

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