CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
5,717 km
3,553 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,717 km
3,553 mi / 3,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF XLU
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code CNF XLU
ICAO Code SBCF DFCL
City Belo Horizonte Leo
Country Brazil Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,715 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 11.100000, -2.100000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 5,717 kilometers (3,553 miles / 3,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Brazil 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 11:22 in Belo Horizonte, it's 14:22 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 1,534 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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