BWI
Baltimore
United States
7,871 km
4,891 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
7,871 km
4,891 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
90°
east

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BWI OUA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code BWI OUA
ICAO Code KBWI DFFD
City Baltimore Ouagadougou
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 143 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 12.350000, -1.510000

Baltimore (BWI) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 7,871 kilometers (4,891 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Baltimore, it's 08:42 in Ouagadougou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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