DCA
Washington
United States
7,937 km
4,932 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
7,937 km
4,932 mi / 4,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA XLU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code DCA XLU
ICAO Code KDCA DFCL
City Washington Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 14 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 11.100000, -2.100000

Washington (DCA) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 7,937 kilometers (4,932 miles / 4,286 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 08:55 in Washington, it's 13:55 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 1,167 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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