DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,088 km
3,783 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
6,088 km
3,783 mi / 3,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR IXL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code DAR IXL
ICAO Code HTDA VILH
City Dar es Salaam Leh
Country Tanzania India
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 182 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 34.140000, 77.550000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 6,088 kilometers (3,783 miles / 3,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Tanzania 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 03:08 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:38 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,500 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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