CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,572 km
3,462 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,572 km
3,462 mi / 3,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT OUA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code CPT OUA
ICAO Code FACT DFFD
City Cape Town Ouagadougou
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 151 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.350000, -1.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 5,572 kilometers (3,462 miles / 3,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 South Africa with Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Cape Town, it's 20:57 in Ouagadougou.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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