Travel to Mongolia From Canada

The distance from Canada to Mongolia

According to the location of Mongolia and Canada on the map, we know that the distance between the two countries is 8217 km /5105 miles/.

Time difference between Canada and Mongolia

Mongolia has three time zones, though, it uses UTC +8 as standard time, also called Ulaanbaatar Time.

• Time Zone of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -UTC +8
• Ottawa, Canada -  UTC-5

Other Geographic differences

Our country is beautiful land of blue sky. Most of the year has clear blue sky which is 230-260 days and which means 2600 to 3300 hours.

How to plan trip to Mongolia from Canada

Planning trip is always the most important moment. It’s almost same as you’re half of the road. We have some advice to plan trips in Mongolia. First of all, you should make sure your travelling time of the year. Then you choose your area to travel. Mongolia has extreme weather and very unpredictable even usual to see 4 season in one day. Second, choose experienced travel agency. Third, if you are the first time traveler to Mongolia, Please read some information about our culture. There’s plenty of books in the store. If you can’t find it. Watch some movies on Youtube. Such as Wolf totem, Eagle huntress, Wheeping Camel etc,

Travel by air to Mongolia

There’s no direct flight by now. You should pass by another country on the way. Here’s some suggestion below.

• Seoul – Ulaanbaatar by Korean Air /Miat or Asiana/ 
• Beijing – Ulaanbaatar by Air China
• Moscow – Ulaanbaatar by Aeroflot
• Istanbul – Ulaanbaatar by Turkish Airlines

You can choose from these Airlines-Korean air, Air China, Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot.

How to travel by Train  

If you planning to take train to Mongolia you can have legendary Trans-Siberian Railway. It runs 7925km which is longest rail line in the world. When you traveling in Beijing, China or Moscow, Russia it will easy to catch train to Mongolia. From Moscow to Ulaanbaatar takes 5 days and 28 hours from Beijing. 

From the Mongolian steppes to Lake Baikal’s remote shores, and to the Great Wall of China, you can start your adventure at any of these three completely different cultures.

It might be feels far and bit complicated to come in Mongolia by train, but I promise It’s worth it! About booking tickets you can directly request us, we can arrange your train tickets to Mongolia. 

Entry & Exit or Transfer points

If you planning some unique travel passing by Mongolia, you should know about our border permission. We have 9 exit and entry borders surrounding our country totally. Only few of them allowed to pass international passengers.

To China

• Road&train-Zamiin Uud in the South
• Road crossing-Bulgan in the West
• Road Crossing-Bichig in the Southeast

To Russia

• Road crossing-Altanbulag in the North
• Train crossing-Sukhbaatar in the North
• Road Crossing-Tsagaannuur in the FarWest
• Road crossing-Khankh in the North

How about Mongolian Visa? 

You do not need a visa if visiting for fewer than 30 days, but your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival. For stays of more than 30 days, you must register with Mongolian Immigration within seven days of arrival. Failure to register will result in a fine of $100-$300, even if you extend your stay due to circumstances beyond your control.

So, If you choose Mongolia for your next travel destination, you are welcome and feel free to travel to Mongolia without a visa. 

Canadian Embassy in Mongolia

In case of you might need to contact USA Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, while you travel in Mongolia. 

Web: https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/mongolia-mongolie/index.aspx?lang=eng

Address: Central Tower, Sukhbaatar district 8^th khoroo,

Great Chinggis Khaan, Ulaanbaatar city

Telephone: (+976-11) 332500

Fax: (+976-11) 332515

E-mail: ulaan@international.gc.ca

Is there Mongolian Embassy in Canada? 

Yes! We have our Embassy of Mongolia in Canada. The embassy is located in Ottawa. 

Web: http://www.ottawa.embassy.mn/

Address: 132 Stanley avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 1N9

Telephone: 613-569-3830

Fax: 613-569-3916

E-mail: ottawa@mfa.gov.mn 

Where to go-The Best Places to Visit in Mongolia for Canadian travelers

Before starting your Mongolia tour from Canada, you should have an idea of where to go and what to see in Mongolia. For decades, Ayan Travel Mongolia have offered tour packages for numerous clients from Canada, who, in turn, help us select the best destinations in Mongolia or your consideration.

• Menen Steppe-Eastern Mongolian Grassland
• Khoton and Khurgan Lakes
• Hustai NP of Mongolia
• Khovsgol National Park, North Mongolia
• Gorkhi Tererl National Park, Central Mongolia​

Canadian Traveler’s feedback on ToursMongolia

All the places were my favorite. I really didn’t know what to expect in Mongolia. I was impressed with everything I saw. How Beautiful! And peaceful!

Our tour guide and driver both went above and beyond their duties. They seemed to anticipate our needs and looked after us very well. Shinee’s knowledge about Mongolia’s history, plants, animals etc. So impressive!

Thanks for a great vacation! /Linda Hepfman from Canada/

Traveler Tips for Canadian travel to Mongolia

Before your trip to Mongolia from Canada, you have to do all the preparations, think over what to pack, the required documents for your Mongolia travel, some necessary medicines, etc.

Here below we list the useful tips for Mongolia travel preparations and when traveling in Mongolia.

►► The Best time to visit Mongolia

►► What to pack trip to Mongolia 

►► Where to stay in Mongolia

►► Mongolia Events and Festivals 

►► Mongolia Top Destinations

Recommended Tour Packages to Mongolia from Canada

Guided Mongolia tour or free independent travel (FIT) in Mongolia? The first one is the better one. Mongolia is a very different country from Canada. If you don’t speak Mongolian, you may encounter unexpected difficulties or troubles. If you have a tight budget or you plan to travel alone, you are encouraged to join a group tour. Our small group tour packages are well crafted and taking you to the top destinations of Mongolia.

Below recommended private Mongolia tours are for your reference. The detailed itinerary can be adjusted to meet your requirements. Or you can contact us to tailor make a Mongolia tour from Canada.

Legendary Mongolia Gobi Tour 

Least thing to do in Mongolia for travelers is to visit two major important highlights of the country: South Gobi and Kharkhorin! Indeed, this itinerary could be classified as a CLASSIC by presenting true essence of Mongolian nature and culture with visits to hospitable nomad settlement, active Buddhist monastery, historical sites and natural parks.

More about the tour-click here. 

Vertical Big Loop north to south Mongolia tour

Real off road adventure which crosses the vast Mongolian land vertically, while passing by unique wild paysages of the nature. In a less 20 days you will encounter yourself in chilling areas of taiga, clear waters of the north, peaceful green meadows, as well as hot desert plains surrounded mighty impressive dunes of the south, so different colors like Mongolia itself. 

More about the tour-click here.