CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,054 km
2,519 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,054 km
2,519 mi / 2,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI XLU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code CAI XLU
ICAO Code HECA DFCL
City Cairo Leo
Country Egypt Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 382 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 11.100000, -2.100000

Cairo (CAI) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,054 kilometers (2,519 miles / 2,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Cairo, it's 10:26 in Leo.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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