ORD
Chicago
United States
8,798 km
5,467 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,798 km
5,467 mi / 4,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

ORD OUA
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code ORD OUA
ICAO Code KORD DFFD
City Chicago Ouagadougou
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 680 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 12.350000, -1.510000

Chicago (ORD) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 8,798 kilometers (5,467 miles / 4,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 02:44 in Chicago, it's 08:44 in Ouagadougou. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.