CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,662 km
2,275 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
3,662 km
2,275 mi / 1,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN IXL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code CAN IXL
ICAO Code ZGGG VILH
City Guangzhou Leh
Country China India
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 50 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 34.140000, 77.550000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 3,662 kilometers (2,275 miles / 1,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 China with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Guangzhou, it's 06:59 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,632 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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