IXL
Leh
India
5,224 km
3,246 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
5,224 km
3,246 mi / 2,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IXL KIX
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code IXL KIX
ICAO Code VILH RJBB
City Leh Osaka
Country India Japan
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10,682 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 34.430000, 135.240000

Leh (IXL) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 5,224 kilometers (3,246 miles / 2,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:49 in Leh, it's 17:19 in Osaka. 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 10,656 feet between the two airports. Kansai 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 Osaka (KIX) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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