CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,015 km
7,466 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,015 km
7,466 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN XLU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code CAN XLU
ICAO Code ZGGG DFCL
City Guangzhou Leo
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 50 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 11.100000, -2.100000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 12,015 kilometers (7,466 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Guangzhou, it's 15:58 in Leo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,131 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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