XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
11,195 km
6,956 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,195 km
6,956 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

XLU YVR
Airport Name Leo Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code XLU YVR
ICAO Code DFCL CYVR
City Leo Richmond
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,181 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.100000, -2.100000 49.190000, -123.180000

Leo (XLU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,195 kilometers (6,956 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Burkina Faso with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Leo, it's 06:41 in Richmond. With a 7-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 1,167 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Leo Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Leo (XLU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Leo Airport (XLU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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