IXL
Leh
India
4,715 km
2,930 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,715 km
2,930 mi / 2,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IXL RIX
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code IXL RIX
ICAO Code VILH EVRA
City Leh Riga
Country India Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Riga
Elevation 10,682 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 56.920000, 23.970000

Leh (IXL) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,715 kilometers (2,930 miles / 2,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Latvia. 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 06:07 in Leh, it's 02:37 in Riga. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,646 feet between the two airports. Riga 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 Riga (RIX) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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