IXL
Leh
India
8,481 km
5,270 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,481 km
5,270 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IXL JNB
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IXL JNB
ICAO Code VILH FAOR
City Leh Johannesburg
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 10,682 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Leh (IXL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,481 kilometers (5,270 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Leh, it's 09:20 in Johannesburg. 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 5,124 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits lower than Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 40° (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 Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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