The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 16,845 kilometers (10,467 miles / 9,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Gold Coast, it's 16:09 in Leo. With a 10-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 1,160 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.