GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,717 km
6,659 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL XLU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code GDL XLU
ICAO Code MMGL DFCL
City Guadalajara Leo
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 11.100000, -2.100000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Mexico 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 06:03 in Guadalajara, it's 12:03 in Leo. With a 6-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 3,835 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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