HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,733 km
2,941 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
4,733 km
2,941 mi / 2,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
104°
east southeast

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HEL IXL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code HEL IXL
ICAO Code EFHK VILH
City Helsinki Leh
Country Finland India
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 179 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 34.140000, 77.550000

Helsinki (HEL) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 4,733 kilometers (2,941 miles / 2,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Finland with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Helsinki, it's 14:36 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 10,503 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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