ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,839 km
3,007 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
4,839 km
3,007 mi / 2,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD IXL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code ADD IXL
ICAO Code HAAB VILH
City Addis Ababa Leh
Country Ethiopia India
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 7,630 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 34.140000, 77.550000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 4,839 kilometers (3,007 miles / 2,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Ethiopia 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 05:26 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:56 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,052 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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