LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
779 km
484 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
779 km
484 mi / 421 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS XLU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code LOS XLU
ICAO Code DNMM DFCL
City Lagos Leo
Country Nigeria Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 135 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 11.100000, -2.100000

Lagos (LOS) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 779 kilometers (484 miles / 421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Lagos, it's 16:01 in Leo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,046 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 130° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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