ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,896 km
5,528 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
8,896 km
5,528 mi / 4,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ IXL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code ABJ IXL
ICAO Code DIAP VILH
City Abidjan Leh
Country Ivory Coast India
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 21 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 34.140000, 77.550000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 8,896 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Ivory Coast with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Abidjan, it's 14:34 in Leh. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,661 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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