JFK
New York
United States
10,176 km
6,323 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
10,176 km
6,323 mi / 5,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

JFK ULN
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code JFK ULN
ICAO Code KJFK ZMUB
City New York Ulan Bator
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 13 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 47.840000, 106.770000

New York (JFK) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 10,176 kilometers (6,323 miles / 5,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mongolia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in New York, it's 19:36 in Ulan Bator. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,351 feet between the two airports. Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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