SCL
Santiago
Chile
8,778 km
5,454 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,778 km
5,454 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Santiago
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SCL XLU
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code SCL XLU
ICAO Code SCEL DFCL
City Santiago Leo
Country Chile Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,555 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 11.100000, -2.100000

Santiago (SCL) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 8,778 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:14 in Santiago, it's 14:14 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 Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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