KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,850 km
2,392 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,850 km
2,392 mi / 2,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XLU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code KGL XLU
ICAO Code HRYR DFCL
City Kigali Leo
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.100000, -2.100000

Kigali (KGL) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 3,850 kilometers (2,392 miles / 2,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Kigali, it's 17:24 in Leo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,678 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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