Ouagadougou to Bauchi flights
Bauchi lies 1,261 km (784 mi) 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 22 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 | Bauchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 693,700 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | 623 m (2,044 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 3 km out | BCU, 22 km out |
Clocks in Bauchi are 1 h ahead of Ouagadougou right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bauchi
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 Bauchi
Bauchi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | BCU | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,154 ft | 1,965 ft |
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Staying in Bauchi
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Bauchi. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bauchi from Ouagadougou?
1,261 km (784 mi) in a straight line, east of Ouagadougou.
How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Bauchi by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Bauchi?
Bauchi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Ouagadougou to Bauchi flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) to Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU).
What currency do I need in Bauchi?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Bauchi?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Bauchi, 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.