SEA
Seattle
United States
11,239 km
6,983 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,239 km
6,983 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA XLU
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code SEA XLU
ICAO Code KSEA DFCL
City Seattle Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 432 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 11.100000, -2.100000

Seattle (SEA) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 11,239 kilometers (6,983 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 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 07:09 in Seattle, it's 15:09 in Leo. With a 8-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 Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 323° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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