Ouagadougou to Atani flights
Atani lies 1,151 km (715 mi) south-east of Ouagadougou, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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.
| Ouagadougou | Atani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 230,000 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | ABB, 23 km out |
Clocks in Atani are 1 h ahead of Ouagadougou right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 3 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Atani
Crossing from Burkina Faso into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Atani
Atani is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 23 km (14 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 83 km (52 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Atani from Ouagadougou?
1,151 km (715 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Atani by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ouagadougou and Atani?
Atani is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Atani flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Asaba International Airport (ABB); Atani also has QOW.
What currency do I need in Atani?
The Naira (NGN).
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.