FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,828 km
3,000 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
4,828 km
3,000 mi / 2,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FUK IXL
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code FUK IXL
ICAO Code RJFF VILH
City Fukuoka Leh
Country Japan India
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 32 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 34.140000, 77.550000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 4,828 kilometers (3,000 miles / 2,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 11:38 in Fukuoka, it's 08:08 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 10,650 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 75° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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