IXL
Leh
India
5,786 km
3,595 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,786 km
3,595 mi / 3,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IXL NBO
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IXL NBO
ICAO Code VILH HKJK
City Leh Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10,682 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Leh (IXL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,786 kilometers (3,595 miles / 3,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Kenya. 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 12:04 in Leh, it's 09:34 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,352 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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