GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
3,836 km
2,384 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,836 km
2,384 mi / 2,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA OUA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code GVA OUA
ICAO Code LSGG DFFD
City Geneva Ouagadougou
Country Switzerland Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 12.350000, -1.510000

Geneva (GVA) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 3,836 kilometers (2,384 miles / 2,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland 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 12:22 in Geneva, it's 11:22 in Ouagadougou.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 9° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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