CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
5,532 km
3,437 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
5,532 km
3,437 mi / 2,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS IXL
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code CTS IXL
ICAO Code RJCC VILH
City Chitose / Tomakomai Leh
Country Japan India
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 82 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 34.140000, 77.550000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 5,532 kilometers (3,437 miles / 2,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 03:20 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 10,600 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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