ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,564 km
4,079 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
6,564 km
4,079 mi / 3,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG IXL
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code ALG IXL
ICAO Code DAAG VILH
City Algiers Leh
Country Algeria India
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 82 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 34.140000, 77.550000

Algiers (ALG) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 6,564 kilometers (4,079 miles / 3,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Algeria 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 23:39 in Algiers, it's 04:09 in Leh. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,600 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.