The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 4,507 kilometers (2,801 miles / 2,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Kenya with Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in Nairobi, it's 01:49 in Ouagadougou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,293 feet between the two airports. Ouagadougou Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.