How long does a flight from France to Mongolia take?
Allow 12 to 14 hours minimum to reach Ulaanbaatar from Paris with a mandatory stopover. There is currently no direct flight between France and Mongolia.
Flight time and mandatory stopovers
From Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, a theoretical direct flight would take 9h30 to Genghis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. However, no direct flight exists despite an attempt by Hunnu Air in 2014. With a mandatory stopover, expect 12 to 14 hours minimum.
Main airlines and routes
- Aeroflot: stopover in Moscow, often the best value for money if booked in advance
- Air China: stopover in Beijing with free 72-hour transit visa (ideal for visiting Beijing)
- Turkish Airlines: stopover in Istanbul + technical stop in Bishkek (mandatory disembarkation)
- Korean Air: transit in Seoul
- MIAT: 5 flights/week from Frankfurt and Berlin, easy connections from France
Advice from our local agency
Choose Aeroflot or Air China for the best time-price compromise. The stopover in Beijing allows you to explore the Chinese capital for free thanks to the 72-hour transit visa.