CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,331 km
2,691 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
4,331 km
2,691 mi / 2,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CAI IXL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code CAI IXL
ICAO Code HECA VILH
City Cairo Leh
Country Egypt India
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 382 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.140000, 77.550000

Cairo (CAI) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 4,331 kilometers (2,691 miles / 2,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Egypt 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 08:58 in Cairo, it's 12:28 in Leh. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,300 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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