MNL
Manila
Philippines
13,131 km
8,159 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Manila
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MNL XLU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code MNL XLU
ICAO Code RPLL DFCL
City Manila Leo
Country Philippines Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 75 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 11.100000, -2.100000

Manila (MNL) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Philippines 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 17:26 in Manila, it's 09:26 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,106 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 67° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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