IXL
Leh
India
6,269 km
3,895 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,269 km
3,895 mi / 3,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
314°
northwest

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IXL STN
Airport Name Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code IXL STN
ICAO Code VILH EGSS
City Leh London
Country India United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/London
Elevation 10,682 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 77.550000 51.880000, 0.240000

Leh (IXL) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 6,269 kilometers (3,895 miles / 3,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 13:09 in Leh, it's 07:39 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,334 feet between the two airports. London Stansted 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 London (STN) to Leh (IXL) follows a heading of 76° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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