SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,298 km
10,127 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,298 km
10,127 mi / 8,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

SYD XLU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code SYD XLU
ICAO Code YSSY DFCL
City Sydney Leo
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 21 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 11.100000, -2.100000

Sydney (SYD) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 16,298 kilometers (10,127 miles / 8,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 00:47 in Sydney, it's 14:47 in Leo. With a 10-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 1,160 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 137° (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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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