The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 10,222 kilometers (6,352 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 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 05:27 in Denver, it's 12:27 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 4,397 feet between the two airports. Ouagadougou Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.