KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,553 km
3,451 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,553 km
3,451 mi / 2,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI XLU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code KWI XLU
ICAO Code OKKK DFCL
City Kuwait City Leo
Country Kuwait Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 206 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 11.100000, -2.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 5,553 kilometers (3,451 miles / 2,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Kuwait 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 20:27 in Kuwait City, it's 17:27 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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 61° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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