BWI
Baltimore
United States
7,905 km
4,912 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
7,905 km
4,912 mi / 4,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI XLU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code BWI XLU
ICAO Code KBWI DFCL
City Baltimore Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 143 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 11.100000, -2.100000

Baltimore (BWI) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 7,905 kilometers (4,912 miles / 4,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Baltimore, it's 21:55 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 1,038 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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