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Connecting route · Kenya → Burkina Faso

Flights from Nairobi to Ouagadougou

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Ouagadougou. The easiest way is one stop via Lome or Addis Ababa, about 8h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 30m
NBOOUALFW

Nairobi to Ouagadougou at a glance

Fastest journey8h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lome or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Ouagadougou

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
NBO Lome (LFW) OUA
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Air Burkina, Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 30m
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) OUA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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NBO Abidjan (ABJ) OUA
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Algérie, Air Burkina, Air Côte d'Ivoire
Self-transfer likely ~10h 17m
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NBO Accra (ACC) OUA
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Africa World Airlines, Air Burkina
Self-transfer likely ~9h 41m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,496 km2,792 miles
Journey time
8h 30mestimate
Time difference
-3hOuagadougou vs Nairobi
Currency in Ouagadougou
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → OUA

Flights from Nairobi to Ouagadougou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Ouagadougou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lome, Addis Ababa and Abidjan. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Ouagadougou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,496 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Ouagadougou?
The best connecting points are Lome (LFW), Addis Ababa (ADD), Abidjan (ABJ) and Accra (ACC). Asky Airlines flies both legs via Lome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Ouagadougou?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Ouagadougou: Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou is 3 hours behind Nairobi.

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