CTU
Chengdu
China
2,504 km
1,556 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
2,504 km
1,556 mi / 1,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU IXL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code CTU IXL
ICAO Code ZUUU VILH
City Chengdu Leh
Country China India
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,625 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.140000, 77.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 2,504 kilometers (1,556 miles / 1,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 07:12 in Chengdu, it's 04:42 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,057 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 92° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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