OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
7,800 km
4,847 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,800 km
4,847 mi / 4,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OUA YOW
Airport Name Ouagadougou Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OUA YOW
ICAO Code DFFD CYOW
City Ouagadougou Ottawa
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Toronto
Elevation 1,037 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 12.350000, -1.510000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ouagadougou (OUA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,800 kilometers (4,847 miles / 4,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Burkina Faso with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Ouagadougou, it's 17:51 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Ouagadougou (OUA) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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