DEN
Denver
United States
10,266 km
6,379 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,266 km
6,379 mi / 5,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN XLU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code DEN XLU
ICAO Code KDEN DFCL
City Denver Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 11.100000, -2.100000

Denver (DEN) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 10,266 kilometers (6,379 miles / 5,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 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 03:18 in Denver, it's 10:18 in Leo. With a 7-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 4,253 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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