IXL
Leh
India
6,951 km
4,319 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,951 km
4,319 mi / 3,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IXL MAD
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code IXL MAD
ICAO Code VILH LEMD
City Leh Madrid
Country India Spain
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Madrid
Elevation 10,682 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 40.490000, -3.570000

Leh (IXL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 6,951 kilometers (4,319 miles / 3,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:03 in Leh, it's 08:33 in Madrid. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,681 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas 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 Madrid (MAD) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 67° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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