SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,306 km
10,132 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,306 km
10,132 mi / 8,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SYD XBO
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code SYD XBO
ICAO Code YSSY DFEA
City Sydney Boulsa
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 21 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 12.650000, -0.570000

Sydney (SYD) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 16,306 kilometers (10,132 miles / 8,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 14:25 in Sydney, it's 03:25 in Boulsa. With a 11-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 Boulsa (XBO) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 134° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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