IXL
Leh
India
5,995 km
3,725 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
5,995 km
3,725 mi / 3,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IXL NCE
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code IXL NCE
ICAO Code VILH LFMN
City Leh Nice
Country India France
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Paris
Elevation 10,682 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 43.660000, 7.220000

Leh (IXL) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 5,995 kilometers (3,725 miles / 3,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 France. 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 15:31 in Leh, it's 11:01 in Nice. 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 10,670 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur 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 Nice (NCE) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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