BOG
Bogota
Colombia
7,951 km
4,941 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
7,951 km
4,941 mi / 4,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG XLU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code BOG XLU
ICAO Code SKBO DFCL
City Bogota Leo
Country Colombia Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 11.100000, -2.100000

Bogota (BOG) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 7,951 kilometers (4,941 miles / 4,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Colombia with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Bogota, it's 14:49 in Leo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,180 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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