RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,778 km
3,591 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
5,778 km
3,591 mi / 3,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH UBN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code RUH UBN
ICAO Code OERK ZMCK
City Riyadh Ulaanbaatar
Country Saudi Arabia Mongolia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 47.650000, 106.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 5,778 kilometers (3,591 miles / 3,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Mongolia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Riyadh, it's 23:37 in Ulaanbaatar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,436 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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