CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,907 km
5,535 miles
OUG
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,907 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN OUG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ouahigouya Airport
IATA Code CUN OUG
ICAO Code MMUN DFCC
City Cancun Ouahigouya
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 22 ft 1,106 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 13.570000, -2.420000

Cancun (CUN) to Ouahigouya (OUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ouahigouya Airport (OUG) in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso is 8,907 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Mexico 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 10:18 in Cancun, it's 15:18 in Ouahigouya. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,084 feet between the two airports. Ouahigouya Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Ouahigouya (OUG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Ouahigouya Airport (OUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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