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Connecting route · Burkina Faso → Kenya

Flights from Ouagadougou to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Ouagadougou to Nairobi. 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
OUANBOLFW

Ouagadougou to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey8h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lome or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Ouagadougou to Nairobi

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

1
OUA Lome (LFW) NBO
Leg 1: Air Burkina, Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 30m
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OUA Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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OUA Abidjan (ABJ) NBO
Leg 1: Air Algérie, Air Burkina, Air Côte d'Ivoire · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 17m
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OUA Accra (ACC) NBO
Leg 1: Africa World Airlines, Air Burkina · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
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
+3hNairobi vs Ouagadougou
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
OUA → NBO, WIL

Flights from Ouagadougou to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ouagadougou to Nairobi?
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 Ouagadougou to Nairobi?
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 Ouagadougou and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Lome (LFW), Addis Ababa (ADD), Abidjan (ABJ) and Accra (ACC). Air Burkina flies both legs via Lome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ouagadougou and Nairobi?
Ouagadougou: Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Ouagadougou and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Ouagadougou.

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