EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
4,988 km
3,100 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,988 km
3,100 mi / 2,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

EDI XLU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code EDI XLU
ICAO Code EGPH DFCL
City Edinburgh Leo
Country United Kingdom Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 135 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 11.100000, -2.100000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,988 kilometers (3,100 miles / 2,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Kingdom with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Edinburgh, it's 17:17 in Leo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,046 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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