JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,541 km
2,821 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,541 km
2,821 mi / 2,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

JED XLU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code JED XLU
ICAO Code OEJN DFCL
City Jeddah Leo
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 48 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 11.100000, -2.100000

Jeddah (JED) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,541 kilometers (2,821 miles / 2,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 17:39 in Jeddah, it's 14:39 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 1,133 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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