IXL
Leh
India
2,840 km
1,765 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,840 km
1,765 mi / 1,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
267°
west

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IXL KWI
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IXL KWI
ICAO Code VILH OKKK
City Leh Kuwait City
Country India Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 10,682 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 29.230000, 47.980000

Leh (IXL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,840 kilometers (1,765 miles / 1,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:51 in Leh, it's 05:21 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,476 feet between the two airports. Kuwait 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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