Bissau to Bouaké flights
Bouaké lies 1,247 km (775 mi) east of Bissau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bissau | Bouaké | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guinea-Bissau | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 439,704 | 832,371 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 339 m (1,112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | OXB, 7 km out | BYK, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bouaké
Crossing from Guinea-Bissau into Ivory Coast: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +225; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bissau
Bissau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bouaké
Bouaké is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bouaké Airport (BYK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouaké Airport (regional) | BYK | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,230 ft |
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Staying in Bouaké
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Bouake. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bouaké from Bissau?
1,247 km (775 mi) in a straight line, east of Bissau.
How long does it take to get from Bissau to Bouaké by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bissau and Bouaké?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bissau to Bouaké flights?
Typically Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) to Bouaké Airport (BYK).
What currency do I need in Bouaké?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Bouaké?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Bouake, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.