SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,354 km
5,812 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
9,354 km
5,812 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
329°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

SFO UBN
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code SFO UBN
ICAO Code KSFO ZMCK
City San Francisco Ulaanbaatar
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 13 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 47.650000, 106.820000

San Francisco (SFO) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 9,354 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 03:14 in San Francisco, it's 18:14 in Ulaanbaatar. With a 15-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 4,472 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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