IXL
Leh
India
4,125 km
2,563 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
4,125 km
2,563 mi / 2,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

IXL PVG
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code IXL PVG
ICAO Code VILH ZSPD
City Leh Shanghai
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 10,682 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 31.140000, 121.810000

Leh (IXL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 4,125 kilometers (2,563 miles / 2,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Leh, it's 09:11 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,669 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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