The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 16,006 kilometers (9,945 miles / 8,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Buenos Aires, it's 01:38 in Leh. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,664 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 257° (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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.