HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,757 km
3,577 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,757 km
3,577 mi / 3,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
214°
south southwest

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HEL OUA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code HEL OUA
ICAO Code EFHK DFFD
City Helsinki Ouagadougou
Country Finland Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 179 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 12.350000, -1.510000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 5,757 kilometers (3,577 miles / 3,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Finland 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 18:48 in Helsinki, it's 16:48 in Ouagadougou.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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