ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,481 km
2,784 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,481 km
2,784 mi / 2,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD XLU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code ADD XLU
ICAO Code HAAB DFCL
City Addis Ababa Leo
Country Ethiopia Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 11.100000, -2.100000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,481 kilometers (2,784 miles / 2,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Ethiopia with Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:53 in Leo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,449 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 89° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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