LHR
London
United Kingdom
4,491 km
2,791 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,491 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

LHR XLU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code LHR XLU
ICAO Code EGLL DFCL
City London Leo
Country United Kingdom Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 83 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 11.100000, -2.100000

London (LHR) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,491 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 United Kingdom with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in London, it's 14:35 in Leo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,098 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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