SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
10,818 km
6,722 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,818 km
6,722 mi / 5,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Denver
Heading
68°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

SLC XLU
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code SLC XLU
ICAO Code KSLC DFCL
City Salt Lake City Leo
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,231 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 11.100000, -2.100000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 10,818 kilometers (6,722 miles / 5,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 06:27 in Salt Lake City, it's 12:27 in Leo. With a 6-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 3,050 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 314° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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