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Connecting route · Mongolia → China

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Xian

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Hohhot or Beijing, about 4h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 31m
UBNXIYHET

Ulaanbaatar to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey4h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hohhot or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Xian

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

1
UBN Hohhot (HET) SIA
Leg 1: Aero Mongolia, Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 31m
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UBN Beijing (PEK) SIA
Leg 1: Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 06m
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UBN Ordos/Dongsheng (DSN) SIA
Leg 1: China United Airlines, Hunnu Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 24m
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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
1,516 km941 miles
Journey time
4h 31mestimate
Time difference
NoneXian vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
UBN → XIY

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hohhot, Beijing and Ordos/Dongsheng. 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 Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,516 km.
Where do you change planes between Ulaanbaatar and Xian?
The best connecting points are Hohhot (HET), Beijing (PEK) and Ordos/Dongsheng (DSN). Aero Mongolia flies both legs via Hohhot, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar and Xian?
Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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