Airport Comparison
| JFK | UBN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Chinggis Khaan International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | UBN |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | ZMCK |
| City | New York | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | United States | Mongolia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 4,485 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 47.650000, 106.820000 |
New York (JFK) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 10,198 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,506 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 04:15 in New York, it's 17:15 in Ulaanbaatar. 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 4,472 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.
The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) 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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.