BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,973 km
6,818 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,973 km
6,818 mi / 5,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK OUA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code BKK OUA
ICAO Code VTBS DFFD
City Bangkok Ouagadougou
Country Thailand Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 12.350000, -1.510000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 10,973 kilometers (6,818 miles / 5,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Bangkok, it's 11:59 in Ouagadougou. 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 1,032 feet between the two airports. Ouagadougou Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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