EBB
Kampala
Uganda
4,009 km
2,491 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,009 km
2,491 mi / 2,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB XLU
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code EBB XLU
ICAO Code HUEN DFCL
City Kampala Leo
Country Uganda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 11.100000, -2.100000

Kampala (EBB) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,009 kilometers (2,491 miles / 2,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Kampala, it's 14:16 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 2,601 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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