RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,354 km
3,327 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,354 km
3,327 mi / 2,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XLU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code RUH XLU
ICAO Code OERK DFCL
City Riyadh Leo
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 11.100000, -2.100000

Riyadh (RUH) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 5,354 kilometers (3,327 miles / 2,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Riyadh, it's 13:44 in Leo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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