IXL
Leh
India
10,921 km
6,786 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,921 km
6,786 mi / 5,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IXL PDX
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code IXL PDX
ICAO Code VILH KPDX
City Leh Portland
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 10,682 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 45.590000, -122.600000

Leh (IXL) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,921 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Leh, it's 18:41 in Portland. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,651 feet between the two airports. Portland 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 Portland (PDX) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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