IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,506 km
2,800 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,506 km
2,800 mi / 2,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST XLU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code IST XLU
ICAO Code LTFM DFCL
City Istanbul Leo
Country Turkey Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 325 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 11.100000, -2.100000

Istanbul (IST) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,506 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Istanbul, it's 18:42 in Leo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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