ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,417 km
2,744 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,417 km
2,744 mi / 2,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD OUA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code ADD OUA
ICAO Code HAAB DFFD
City Addis Ababa Ouagadougou
Country Ethiopia Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 12.350000, -1.510000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 4,417 kilometers (2,744 miles / 2,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:20 in Ouagadougou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,593 feet between the two airports. Ouagadougou Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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