HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
3,774 km
2,345 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
3,774 km
2,345 mi / 2,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG IXL
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code HKG IXL
ICAO Code VHHH VILH
City Hong Kong Leh
Country Hong Kong India
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 34.140000, 77.550000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 3,774 kilometers (2,345 miles / 2,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Hong Kong with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Hong Kong, it's 13:18 in Leh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,654 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 101° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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