MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
5,569 km
3,460 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,569 km
3,460 mi / 3,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM XLU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code MPM XLU
ICAO Code FQMA DFCL
City Maputo Leo
Country Mozambique Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 145 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 11.100000, -2.100000

Maputo (MPM) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 5,569 kilometers (3,460 miles / 3,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Mozambique with Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Maputo, it's 17:01 in Leo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,036 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 138° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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