BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,441 km
7,109 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
11,441 km
7,109 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI IXL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code BWI IXL
ICAO Code KBWI VILH
City Baltimore Leh
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 143 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 34.140000, 77.550000

Baltimore (BWI) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 11,441 kilometers (7,109 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 United States with India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Baltimore, it's 02:56 in Leh. With a 10.5-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 10,539 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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