The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 621 kilometers (386 miles / 335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within India. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in New Delhi, it's 05:15 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,905 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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