BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,260 km
2,026 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
3,260 km
2,026 mi / 1,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK IXL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code BKK IXL
ICAO Code VTBS VILH
City Bangkok Leh
Country Thailand India
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.140000, 77.550000

Bangkok (BKK) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 3,260 kilometers (2,026 miles / 1,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Bangkok, it's 09:10 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,677 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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