JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,282 km
3,282 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,282 km
3,282 mi / 2,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XLU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code JNB XLU
ICAO Code FAOR DFCL
City Johannesburg Leo
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.100000, -2.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 5,282 kilometers (3,282 miles / 2,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Johannesburg, it's 11:57 in Leo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,377 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 142° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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