LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,639 km
7,232 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,639 km
7,232 mi / 6,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX XLU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code LAX XLU
ICAO Code KLAX DFCL
City Los Angeles Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 128 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 11.100000, -2.100000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 11,639 kilometers (7,232 miles / 6,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Los Angeles, it's 11:42 in Leo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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