AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,479 km
2,783 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,479 km
2,783 mi / 2,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
189°
south

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AMS OUA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code AMS OUA
ICAO Code EHAM DFFD
City Amsterdam Ouagadougou
Country Netherlands Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation -11 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 12.350000, -1.510000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 4,479 kilometers (2,783 miles / 2,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in Amsterdam, it's 22:08 in Ouagadougou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Ouagadougou Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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