LIM
Lima
Peru
8,672 km
5,388 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,672 km
5,388 mi / 4,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIM XLU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code LIM XLU
ICAO Code SPJC DFCL
City Lima Leo
Country Peru Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 113 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 11.100000, -2.100000

Lima (LIM) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 8,672 kilometers (5,388 miles / 4,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Lima, it's 14:25 in Leo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,068 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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