ORD
Chicago
United States
8,841 km
5,494 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,841 km
5,494 mi / 4,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

ORD XLU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code ORD XLU
ICAO Code KORD DFCL
City Chicago Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 680 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 11.100000, -2.100000

Chicago (ORD) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 8,841 kilometers (5,494 miles / 4,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Chicago, it's 10:25 in Leo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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